University of Michigan
Anatomy Specialization
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University of Michigan

Anatomy Specialization

Learn the Foundations of Human Anatomy. Understand the major organ systems, their functions and relationships within the body.

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4.8

(3,043 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 months at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Understand the major organ systems, their functions and relationships within the body.

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Taught in English
149 practice exercises

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand the integumentary system anatomy and function

  • Understand the skeletal system anatomy and function

  • Learn joint classifications, function, and clinical correlations

  • Learn skeletal muscle anatomy and function

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Biology
Category: Pathology
Category: Physical Therapy

What you'll learn

  • Learn the basic structure and function of the cardiovascular system

  • Learn the basic structure and function of the respiratory system

  • Learn the basic structure and function of the urinary system

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Respiration
Category: Nephrology
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Biology
Category: Cardiology
Category: Vital Signs
Category: Pulmonology

What you'll learn

  • Learn the gross anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems, and the names and functions of the cranial nerves

  • Understand how sensory information enters the brain

  • Understand how the brain and spinal cord control the muscles

  • Understand how the autonomic nervous system activates the fight or flight response

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Neurology
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Biology

What you'll learn

  • Understand basic anatomy and important clinical concepts related to the gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive systems

  • Learn the primary functions of the gastrointestinal, reproductive and endocrine system independently and in relation to the human body

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Gynecology
Category: Urology
Category: Obstetrics And Gynecology
Category: Biology
Category: Medical Terminology

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Instructors

Kathleen Alsup
University of Michigan
2 Courses139,852 learners
Kelli Sullivan
University of Michigan
2 Courses69,707 learners
Glenn M. Fox
University of Michigan
2 Courses58,728 learners

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