Anatomy Learning Targets
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Anatomy
Chapters 6, 7, & 8 - Skeletal System
5. I can describe the characteristics and give an example of the following types of joints
6. I can describe the actions and give an example of the following types of Synovial joints
7. I can explain how skeletal muscles produce movements at joints and demonstrate all of the movements that can occur.
Chapters 9 & 10 - Muscular System
Chapters 17, 18 & 19 - Cardiovascular System
Blood
1. I can describe the general characteristics of blood and discuss its major functions.
2. I can distinguish among the different types of blood cells.
3.I can explain the control of red blood cell production.
4.I can distinguish among the five types of white blood cells and give the functions of each type.
5.I can list he major components of blood plasma and describe the functions of each.
6.I can sequence the major steps in blood coagulation.
7.I can explain how blood typing is used to avoid adverse reactions following blood transfusions.
Blood Pressure, Arteries and Veins
Chapter 16 - Endocrine System
Human Reproductive System – Chapter 27 & Chapter 28
1. State the role of the male reproductive system
2. Describe the function of each of the organs of the male reproductive system
3. Summarize four problems that can occur with the male reproductive system
4. Label a diagram of the male reproductive system
5. List the pathway of sperm
6. State the role of the female reproductive system
7. Describe the function of each of the organs of the female reproductive system
8. Summarize four problems that can occur with the female reproductive system
9. Label a diagram of the female reproductive system
10. List the pathway of an egg
11. Define fertilization
12. Define ovulation
13. Define menstruation
14. List the average number of days of menstruation
15. List the average number of days of the menstrual cycle
16. List the usual day of ovulation
17. Understand where fertilization occurs
18. Describe how a human life begins
19. Summarize how a baby develops during the three trimesters of pregnancy
20. Summarize four problems that can occur during pregnancy
21. Describe the stages of childbirth
22. Describe fetal alcohol syndrome
23. Define the differences between viral and bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
24. Name 4 viral and 3 bacterial STDs
25. Categorize the physical characteristics of viruses, bacteria, sperm, and red blood cells and discuss standard operating procedures for controlling them in a medical environment
26. Identify and recognize the consequences of four viral sexually transmitted diseases and 3 bacterial diseases
27. List and identify the sequence of STD incidence and prevalence
28. Recognize the statistical probability of contracting STDs when involved with multiple partners
Digestive System – Chapters 23 & 24
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Anatomy
- I can define anatomy and physiology and give three examples of how they are related.
- I can list and describe the importance of the major characteristics of life.
- I can list and describe the major requirements of organisms.
- I can define homeostasis.
- I can give two examples of homeostatic mechanisms within our bodies.
- I can explain and sequence the biological levels of organization.
- I can describe the location of the major body cavities.
- I can place the major organs of the body in the correct body cavity.
- I can name, locate on a diagram, and describe the membranes associated with the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
- I can name the major organ systems and list the organs associated with each.
- I can describe the general functions of each organ system.
- I can properly use and label on a diagram the terms that describe relative positions, body sections and body regions.
Chapters 6, 7, & 8 - Skeletal System
- I can describe how bones serve the other organs of the body.
- I can describe different bone anomalies’ (fractures, scoliosis, osteoporosis, etc…)
- I can distinguish between the axial and appendicular skeleton and name the major parts of each.
- I can locate and identify the major features of the bones that compromise the:
- a) Skull
- b) Vertebral Column
- c) Thoracic cage
- d) Pectoral girdle
- e) Upper limb
- f) Pelvic girdle
- g) Lower limb
5. I can describe the characteristics and give an example of the following types of joints
- a) Synovial
- b) Fibrous
- c) Cartilaginous
6. I can describe the actions and give an example of the following types of Synovial joints
- a. Hinge
- b. Ball and socket
- c. Pivot
- d. Gliding
- e. Saddle
- f. Condyloid (elliptical)
7. I can explain how skeletal muscles produce movements at joints and demonstrate all of the movements that can occur.
Chapters 9 & 10 - Muscular System
- I can describe the connective tissue that helps to connect muscles to each other and other parts of the body.
- I can describe the major parts of a skeletal muscle fiber and define the functions of each part.
- I can explain how the types of muscular contraction produce body movements and help to maintain posture.
- I can compare skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle.
- I can list the ways skeletal muscles are named.
- I can describe the different types of skeletal muscles.
- I can describe the functions of prime movers, antagonists, synergists, and fixators.
- I can name the common patterns of muscle fascicle arrangements.
- I can distinguish between the 3 different types of lever systems.
- I can locate and identify the origin, insertion, and action of the major muscle groups that comprise the:
- Shoulder joint
- Back
- Upper limb
- Chest
- Abdominal area
- Hip
- Thigh
- Calf
- Foot
Chapters 17, 18 & 19 - Cardiovascular System
Blood
1. I can describe the general characteristics of blood and discuss its major functions.
2. I can distinguish among the different types of blood cells.
3.I can explain the control of red blood cell production.
4.I can distinguish among the five types of white blood cells and give the functions of each type.
5.I can list he major components of blood plasma and describe the functions of each.
6.I can sequence the major steps in blood coagulation.
7.I can explain how blood typing is used to avoid adverse reactions following blood transfusions.
Blood Pressure, Arteries and Veins
- I can name the organs of the cardiovascular system and discuss their functions.
- I can name and describe the locations and function of the major parts of the heart.
- I can trace the pathway of the blood through the heart and the vessels of coronary circulation.
- I can discuss the cardiac cycle and explain how it is controlled.
- I can identify the parts of a normal EKG pattern and discuss the significance of the is pattern.
- I can compare and contrast the structures and functions of the major types of blood vessels.
- I can describe how substances are exchanged between blood capillaries and the tissue fluid surrounding body cells.
- I can describe the mechanism that aid in returning venous blood to the heart.
- I can explain how blood pressure is produced and controlled.
- I can identify and locate the major arteries and veins of the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
Chapter 16 - Endocrine System
- I can distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands.
- I can explain how steroid and non-steroid hormones affect target cells.
- I can explain the process of how negative feedback mechanisms regulate hormonal secretions.
- I can explain how the nervous system controls the secretion of certain glands.
- I can describe the function of each of the 26 hormones covered in this chapter.
- I can describe how the secretion of each hormone is regulated.
- I can define stress and describe how the body responds to it.
- I can name and describe the location, type of hormone secreted and the function of the following glands:
- Anterior Pituitary
- Posterior Pituitary
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
- Adrenal
- Pancreas
- Pineal
- Thymus
- Reproductive
- Digestive
Human Reproductive System – Chapter 27 & Chapter 28
1. State the role of the male reproductive system
2. Describe the function of each of the organs of the male reproductive system
3. Summarize four problems that can occur with the male reproductive system
4. Label a diagram of the male reproductive system
5. List the pathway of sperm
6. State the role of the female reproductive system
7. Describe the function of each of the organs of the female reproductive system
8. Summarize four problems that can occur with the female reproductive system
9. Label a diagram of the female reproductive system
10. List the pathway of an egg
11. Define fertilization
12. Define ovulation
13. Define menstruation
14. List the average number of days of menstruation
15. List the average number of days of the menstrual cycle
16. List the usual day of ovulation
17. Understand where fertilization occurs
18. Describe how a human life begins
19. Summarize how a baby develops during the three trimesters of pregnancy
20. Summarize four problems that can occur during pregnancy
21. Describe the stages of childbirth
22. Describe fetal alcohol syndrome
23. Define the differences between viral and bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
24. Name 4 viral and 3 bacterial STDs
25. Categorize the physical characteristics of viruses, bacteria, sperm, and red blood cells and discuss standard operating procedures for controlling them in a medical environment
26. Identify and recognize the consequences of four viral sexually transmitted diseases and 3 bacterial diseases
27. List and identify the sequence of STD incidence and prevalence
28. Recognize the statistical probability of contracting STDs when involved with multiple partners
Digestive System – Chapters 23 & 24
- I can describe the general functions of the digestive system.
- I can name and describe the locations of the major parts of the digestive system.
- I can describe the structure of the wall of the alimentary canal.
- I can describe the structure and function of the following organs: mouth, palate, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, and pharynx.
- I can describe the structure of the esophagus.
- I can describe the structure of the stomach and pancreas.
- I know the enzymes that the stomach and pancreas secrete and their functions.
- I can explain the regulation of these enzymes by the body.
- I can describe the structure of the Liver, gall bladder and intestines..
- I know the enzymes that the Liver, gall bladder and intestines secrete and their functions.
- I can explain the regulation of these enzymes by the body
- I can describe the structure of the large intestines.
- I can describe the function of the large intestines.