This course is part of the Anatomy Specialization

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Anatomy SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

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In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will be introduced to the central and peripheral nervous systems. You will learn about basic neuroanatomy, sensory pathways, motor pathways and the autonomic nervous system.
The course includes illustrated lecture videos and quizzes to help you expand and test your knowledge of the nervous system.

By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of how the entire body influences, and is influenced, by the nervous system.

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Anatomy Specialization

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Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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What you will 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

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Anatomy Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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Kelli Sullivan

Lecturer in the Division of Anatomical Sciences

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2 Courses

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University of Michigan

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Gross Anatomy of the Nervous System

4 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 94 min), 3 readings, 8 quizzes

15 videos

Course Introduction1mIntroduction to Neuroanatomy8mGross Anatomy of the Central Nervous System10mGross Anatomy of the Brain11mMeninges1mDura Mater4mArachnoid Mater3mPia Mater1mNeurovasculature Pt. 14mNeurovasculature Pt. 24mNeurovasculature Pt. 34mNeurovasculature Pt. 46mVentricular System Pt. 15mVentricular System Pt. 29mVentricular System (Demonstration)16m

3 readings

Welcome Announcement2mCourse Syllabus10mHelp Us Learn More About You!10m

8 practice exercises

CNS Gross Introduction8mCNS Gross Anatomy6mLabelling Quiz - CNS Gross Anatomy37mCNS Meninges7mLabelling Quiz - CNS Meninges5mCNS Vasculature8mLabelling Quiz - CNS Vasculature28mLabelling Quiz - CNS Ventricular System30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Spinal Cord

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 61 min)

12 videos

Spinal Cord Basics Pt. 16mSpinal Cord Basics Pt. 27mSpinal Cord Gray Matter Pt. 13mSpinal Cord Gray Matter Pt. 24mSpinal Cord White Matter2mSpinal Nerves Pt. 14mSpinal Nerves Pt. 25mSpinal Nerves Pt. 35mCervical Plexus6mBrachial Plexus4mLumbar and Sacral Plexus4mReflexes7m

7 practice exercises

Spinal Cord Gross Anatomy10mLabelling Quiz - Spinal Cord Gross Anatomy8mSC Gray and White Matter12mSpinal Cord Peripheral Nerves I10mLabelling Quiz - Spinal Cord Peripheral Nerves I24mSpinal Cord Peripheral Nerves II44mSpinal Cord Reflexes6m

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Autonomics

1 hour to complete

5 videos (Total 22 min)

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Motor Systems

2 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 44 min)

11 videos

Motor System2mDirect Motor Pathways Pt. 15mDirect Motor Pathways Pt. 23mDirect Motor Pathways Pt. 37mBasal Nuclei (Ganglia) Pt. 12mBasal Nuclei (Ganglia) Pt. 24mBasal Nuclei (Ganglia) Pt. 34mCerebellum Pt. 13mCerebellum Pt. 22mCerebellum Pt. 32mCerebellum Pt. 44m

6 practice exercises

Motor Systems Introduction10mMotor Systems Direct4mLabelling Quiz - Motor Systems Direct18mMotor Systems Basal Ganglia6mLabelling Quiz - Motor Systems Basal Ganglia16mMotor Systems Cerebellum12m

Week5

Week 5

1 hour to complete

Sensory Systems

1 hour to complete

9 videos (Total 34 min)

9 videos

Introduction to Sensory Systems3mGross Touch3mGross Touch, Pain and Temperature Pt. 12mGross Touch, Pain and Temperature Pt. 23mGross Touch, Pain and Temperature Pt. 34mFine Touch Pt. 11mFine Touch Pt. 25mFine Touch Pt. 35mNeurological Examination of Sensation2m

4 practice exercises

Sensory Systems Intro6mSensory Systems Gross Touch10mLabelling Quiz - Sensory Systems Gross Touch4mSensory Systems Fine Touch10m

Week6

Week 6

4 hours to complete

Brain Stem and Cranial Nerves

4 hours to complete

25 videos (Total 95 min)

25 videos

Brain Stem Introduction3mBrain Stem: Medulla Oblongata5mBrain Stem: Pons2mBrain Stem: Midbrain5mBrain Stem: Reticular Formation6mCranial Nerves Introduction5mCN I, Olfactory3mCN II, Optic6mSpecial Senses, Taste5mCN VIII, Vestibulocochlear6mCranial Nerves and Extraocular Muscles4mNeurological Examination of the Eye4mCN III, Oculomotor3mCN IV, Trochlear and CN VI, Abducens2mCranial Nerves of the Face and Oral Cavity1mCN V, Trigeminal4mCN VII, Facial5mCranial Nerves of the Tongue and Pharynx39sCN IX, Glossopharyngeal4mCN XII, Hypoglossal1mCN XI, Spinal Accessory2mCranial Nerves Carrying Parasympathetic Information59sCN III, VII, IX2mCN X, Vagus Pt. 14mCN X, Vagus Pt. 22m

7 practice exercises

Brain Stem12mCranial Nerves Intro48mCN Special Senses8mCN Extraocular10mCN Face10mCN Pharynx and Tongue10mCN Parasymp Rev10m

Week7

Week 7

2 hours to complete

Cortex

2 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 68 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

16 videos

Cerebral Cortex Pt. 17mCerebral Cortex Pt. 26mCerebral Cortex Pt. 33mSubcortical White Matter Pt. 11mSubcortical White Matter Pt. 21mSubcortical White Matter Pt. 32mSubcortical White Matter Pt. 42mDiencephalon Pt. 17mDiencephalon Pt. 23mDiencephalon Pt. 31mDiencephalon Pt. 44mHippocampus Pt. 12mHippocampus Pt. 26mHippocampus Pt. 33mAmygdala Pt. 15mAmygdala Pt. 25m

2 readings

Course Feedback10mKeep Learning with Michigan Online!10m

2 practice exercises

Labelling Quiz - Subcortical White Matter4mLabelling Quiz - Diencephalon12m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ANATOMY: HUMAN NEUROANATOMY

by SOAug 8, 2022

This is a comprehensive introductory course. You can move as rapidly as you want through it. It made me want to take more in-depth courses in the future.

by EMApr 30, 2020

Great class with easy to follow and digestible material. For beginners and/or people looking for a refresher.

by NRNov 3, 2020

I absolutely enjoyed learning Human Anatomy and recommend it. I plan on working as a medical coder next year, and these courses will help me reach my goal!

by RRDec 4, 2020

So well explained. An excellent intro a very complicated space. Connects with your spiritual side. How well constructed our human brain and nervous system is. Almost divine

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About the Anatomy Specialization

In this Specialization you will explore human anatomy using a systems approach, and a vast library of multimedia materials, so you may understand the features of different organ systems in relation to the human body’s form and function.

This Specialization covers the following organ systems: Integumentary System Musculoskeletal System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Urinary System Nervous System Gastrointestinal System Reproductive System Endocrine System This Specialization takes advantage of a highly visual multimedia library of accurate anatomical models and materials to help you better understand the topics.

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