Syllabus Information

5.3. Syllabus

PROGRAM:

Unit I

Anatomy : Terminology, anatomical position and orientation.

General embryology : Fertilization . embryonic and fetal development

General Histology: epithelial , connective , muscular and nervous basic tissues. Integumentary system.

Unit II

Locomotor System. Osteology: axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton. Arthrology : joint structure and classification. Myology : naming and location.

Unit III

Splanchnology . Cardiovascular system : heart, major blood vessels. Lymphatic system. Respiratory system: respiratory tract, bronchial tree , lungs, pleura and mediastinum. Digestive system: mouth , pharynx , esophagus, stomach , small intestine , large intestine, salivary glands , liver, pancreas , peritoneum. Urinary system : Kidneys , ureters , urinary bladder, urethra. Female genital tract and Male genital tract . Endocrine system.

Unit IV

Neuroanatomy and esthesiology. Nervous system: generalities; central nervous system, spinal cord and brain; peripheral nervous system, spinal or cranial nerves and spinal nerve . Main routes of nerve conduction. vegetative or autonomic nervous system. Meninges and cerebrospinal fluid. Senses: somatic sensitivity, receivers and special senses, sight, hearin, balance, smell and taste.