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Anatomy and
Physiology Series |
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AP1
3 hrs |
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Introduction
to the Human Body
1)
Importance of Anatomy and Physiology on Massage
2)
Concept of Wellness Model and Scale of Health
3)
Signs and symptoms of disease
4)
Effect of stress and pain on the body
5)
Medical and anatomical terminology
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AP2
3 hrs |
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Cells
Structure and function of cells including:
metabolism, enzymes and ATP
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AP3
3 hrs |
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Tissues
Structure and function of tissues including specific
types including:
Epithelial
Tissue
Membranes
Connective
Tissue
Bone Tissue
Muscular
Tissue
Nerve Tissue
Liquid
Tissue
Cartilage
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AP4
3 hrs |
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Anatomical Position of the Body
1) Explanation of the anatomical planes
2) Associated terms and meanings
3) Definition and display of body cavities and
regions of the body
4) Definition of the structure of the body,
body organs and organ systems.
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AP5
3 hrs |
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Integumentary System
1) Structure and Function of the Skin
2) Characteristics of Appendages associated
with Skin
3) Definition, characteristics and massage
implications associated with Lesions and Disorders
of the Skin
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AP6
3 hrs |
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Circulatory System
1) Structure and Function of the Circulatory
System
2) Characteristics of Heart, Blood Vessels,
Arteries, Capillaries and Veins
3) Circulation of Blood
4) Diseases, disorders, function and
composition of the blood
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AP7
3 hrs |
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Circulatory System
1) Structure and Function of the Lymph
System
2) Movement of the Lymph System
3) Functions and Dysfunctions of Immune System
4) How the Immune System works
5) Function of Immune System cells
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AP8
3 hrs |
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Circulatory System
1) Structure and Function of the Nervous
System and smaller systems
2) Neurological Disorders
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AP9
3 hrs |
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Endocrine System
1) Structure and Function of the Endocrine
system and glands
2) Glandular Disorders
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AP10
3 hrs |
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Respiratory System
1) Structure and Function of the Respiratory
system and glands
2) Bodily Steps for Breathing
3) Disorders of the Respiratory System and
Massage Indications
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AP11
3 hrs |
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Digestive System
1) Structure and Function of the Digestive
system
2) Path of Digestion
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AP12
3 hrs |
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Excretory System
1) Structure and Function of the Excretory
system, including Kidneys and Liver
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AP13
3 hrs |
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Reproductive System
1) Structure and Function of Male and Female
Reproductive System
2) Function and Mechanics of Ovulation and
Pregnancy
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AP14
3 hrs |
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Intro to
Skeletal System
1) Function of Bones
2) Types of Bones
3) Anatomy of Long Bones
4) Bone Nutrition
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AP15
3 hrs |
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Axial
and Appendicular
Skeletal System; Bony Landmarks
1) Bones included within each system
2) Descriptions and illustrations of Bony
Landmarks
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AP16
3 hrs |
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Joints
Disorders of the Skeleton and Joints
1) Types of Joints by characteristic and
function
2) Terminology associated with Bones
3) Characteristics and Massage Indicators for
Disorders of the Skeleton and Joints
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AP17
3 hrs |
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The
Muscular System
Part I
1) Function of the Muscular System
2) Characteristics of Muscles
3) Types of Muscle
4) Structure of Skeletal Muscles:
Connective Tissue, Muscle Cells, Neuromuscular
Connection
5) Overview of a Skeletal Muscle Contraction
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AP18
3 hrs |
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The
Muscular System
Part II
1) Energy Source for Muscles
2) Muscle Fatigue and Muscle Tone
3) Types of Muscle fiber
4) Muscle Interaction and Contractions
5) Common Dysfunctions and Diseases of the
Muscular System and Massage Indications
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