Wesleyan University-Philippines

Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City

College of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences

Vision: We envision Gods reign through a Christian Institution of learning inspired by Methodist traditions for the
transformation of society.
Mission To participate in the transformation of the society through academic excellence and service sustained by
: Christian values.

Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing

Credit: 3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory (9 hours per week)

Prerequites: None
Course Code: Ana&Physio

COURSE This course deals with the physiologic concepts, principles and basic human anatomical structure.
DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM A. Describe the anatomic structures and physiologic mechanisms/processes/system involved in the
OUTCOMES following physiologic concepts:
-Locomotion
-Fluid transport
-Gas exchange
-Fluid and electrolyte, acid/base dynamics
-Nutrition metabolism
-Chemical Regulation
-Neural regulation
-Sensory intake
-Protection
 -Awareness and response to the environment
-Reproduction
B. Utilize basic anatomical facts and physiological concepts and principles in nursing.

PRELIMINARY PERIOD
LEARNING CONTENT METHODS ASSESSMENT NUMBER OF
OUTCOMES METHOD HOURS
REQUIRED
Demonstrate in depth A. Course Introduction and Discussion Reflect on the
knowledge on the Overview WUP Mission, Vision, Show video clip re: WUP relevance of the HOUR
WUP Mission, Vision, Goals mission and vision.
Goals and the
Objectives of the WUP Core Values Integrate the
College. meaning.
Define anatomy and I. The Human Body Classroom participative Oral questioning 5 hours lecture
physiology and Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 4 hours lab
A. Definition of anatomy
explain the Completing laboratory
and physiology
relationship between manual by chapter
them. B. Four basic reference
systems of bodily
Describe a person in organization
anatomic position,
1. Directions
Define the directional
2. Planes
terms for human body
and use them locate 3. Cavities
specific body
structures, 4. Structural units
Name and describe C. Homeostasis
the three major
planes of the body
and an organ

Define and describe

the two major cavities
of human body,

List and Describe the

six level of
organization of the
human body, and give
the major
characteristics of each
level

Define homeostasis
and explain its
significance
Explain the chemical II. The Chemistry of Life Classroom participative Oral questioning 5 hours lecture
basis of life and their A. Atomic structure Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 4 hours lab
importance in B. Elements, isotopes, Completing laboratory
compounds
understanding the manual by chapter
C. Bonds and energy
human body D. Common substances in
living systems
E. Movement of materials
in and out of cells pH
Define cell and III.
explain its different
functions in the body
and its structural
properties
Name and describe
the structure and
functions of each
parts of a typical
eukaryotic cell
Define cellular IV.
metabolism
Discuss the process of
cellular metabolism or
biochemical
respiration
Discuss the process of
anaerobic respiration
Explain how general
food compounds
produce ATP
Discuss briefly the
summary of ATP
production from one
glucose molecule
Cell Structure Classroom participative Oral questioning 3 hours lecture
A. History of the Cell Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
Theory Completing laboratory
B. Anatomy of a typical
manual by chapter
eukaryotic cell
Cellular Metabolism Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
and Reproduction: Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
Mitosis and Meiosis Completing laboratory
A. Introduction to cellular
manual by chapter
metabolism
B. Cellular metabolism or
biochemical respiration
C. Anaerobic respiration
D. Production of ATP from
general food
compounds
E. Summary of ATP
production from one
glucose molecule
F. Introduction to cellular
reproduction
G. The structure of the
DNA molecule
H. The cell cycle
I. Meiosis: A reduction

Define cellular
reproduction
Discuss the history of
the discovery of DNA,
division
J. Gametogenesis: The
formation of the sex
cells
K. A comparison of mitosis
and meiosis

Describe the structure

of the DNA molecule

Discuss the process of

Cell cycle

Define meiosis and

discuss its eight
stages

Define gametogenesis
and briefly discuss the
process in the
formation of the sex
cells

Compare and contrast

mitosis and meiosis

List the functions of V. Tissues Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
epithelial tissue A. Basic types of tissue Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
 a. Epithelial tissue Completing laboratory
Classify and describe b. Connective tissue manual by chapter
epithelial cells based c. Muscle tissue
d. Nervous tissue
on shape,
arrangement and on
function and give
example for each

Explain the functions

of connective tissue,
name and briefly
discuss its
classification

Define the
characteristic of a
muscle tissue, list and
explain its three types

Define and name the

functions of nervous
tissue
Define the VI.
integumentary system
Describe the structure
and function of the
dermis and epidermis
Integumentary System Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
A. The layers of the skin Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
B. Accessory structures of Completing laboratory
the skin
manual by chapter
C. Functions of the
integumentary system
Describe the structure
of a hair and discuss
the phases of hair
growth

Name and explain the

classifications of hair
texture

List the glands of the

skin, and describe the
secretions they
produce

List and explain the

functions of the
integumentary system
List the functions of VII.
the skeletal system
Discuss the growth
and formation of bone
Name and explain the
two types of bone
tissue
Explain the five
MIDTERM PERIOD
Skeletal System Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
A. Functions of the Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
skeletal system Completing laboratory
B. The growth and
manual by chapter
formation of bone
C. The histology of bone
D. Classification of bones
based on shape
E. Bone markings
F. Divisions of the
skeleton
G. The axial skeleton
classification of bones H. The appendicular
based on shape skeleton
G. The arches of
the foot
List and describe the
two types of bone
markings and give
examples of each

Discuss the two

divisions of the
skeleton namely axial
and appendicular

State and explain the

different arches of the foot
Define articulation
List and explain the
three major groups of
joints according to
function and structure
Name and describe
the different types of
movements at
synovial joints
VIII. The Articular System Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
A. Classification of Joints: Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
structure and function Completing laboratory
B. Movements at synovial
manual by chapter
joints
C. Six types of diarthroses
or synovial joints
D. Bursae

List and state the

function of the six
types of diarthroses or
synovial joints
Describe bursae, name the
three types of bursae and
explain the functions of
each
Define and explain IX.
the functions of a
muscle
Discuss briefly and
recall the types of
muscle stated in
chapter 5 of the book
Describe and
illustrate the
anatomy of skeletal
or striated muscle
Briefly describe a
motor unit and
discuss and provide
illustration on how a
muscle contracts
Define muscle twitch
The Muscular system Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
A. Types of muscle Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
B. Anatomy of skeletal or Completing laboratory
striated muscle
manual by chapter
C. Physiology of muscle
contraction
D. Muscle twitch
E. Muscle tone
F. Anatomy of smooth
muscle
G. Anatomy of cardiac
muscle
H. Naming and actions of
skeletal muscles
I. Function and location
of selected skeletal
muscles
and discuss how it
occurs

Define muscle tone

and explain its
functions

Describe the
anatomy of smooth
muscle and skeletal
muscle and
distinguish their
differences from each
other
name and explain
muscles according to
their action, shape,
origin and insertion,
number of divisions,
and the direction
their fibers run

State the actions of

skeletal muscle

State the function

and provide
illustration of
selected skeletal
muscles
Describe the nervous
system
List and explain the two
major categories and
subcategories of the
nervous system and
provide a diagram showing
them
Name the classification of
nerve cells
X. The Nervous System: Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
Introduction, Spinal Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
cord, and Spinal Nerves Completing laboratory
A. Organization
manual by chapter
B. Classification of nerves
cells
C. Physiology of the nerve
impulse
D. Synaptic transmission
E. Reflex arc
F. Grouping of neutral
tissue
G. Spinal cord
H. Spinal nerves

Describe and list the

different kinds of neuroglia
cells

Describe the structure of a

neuron and the function of
their components

Discuss the physiology of

the nerve impulse

Discuss the synaptic

transmission and provide
illustration
Describe reflex arc and
explain its functions in the
human body
Describe spinal cord and
explain its functions
List the spinal nerves
List the principal parts of
the brain and their
functions
Describe the structure of
brainstem and functions of
each part
Describe the structure of
diencephalon and functions
of each part
Define and describe
cerebrum and explain its
structure and functions
Name the 12 cranial nerves
and state their functions
List the 5 special senses
XI. The Nervous system: Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
The Brain, Cranial Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
Nerves, Autonomic Completing laboratory
Nervous system, and
manual by chapter
the Special Senses
A. The principal parts of
the brain
B. Anatomy and functions
of the brainstem
C. Anatomy and functions
of the diencephalon
D. Cerebrum: structure
and function
E. Cerebellum: structure
and function
F. Autonomic nervous
system
G. 12 cranial nerves and
their functions
H. Special senses
and explain their functions
Describe the endocrine
system
List the functions of
hormones
State the three general
chemical categories of
hormones, state their
functions and give
examples for each
XII. The Endocrine System Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
A. Functions of hormones Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
B. Classification of Completing laboratory
hormones
manual by chapter
C. Hypothalamus of the
brain
D. Major endocrine
glands and their
hormones

Describe the structure and

functions of hypothalamus

Name the 2 major

endocrine glands and list
the hormones they produce
with their functions and
name some disorders
related to each gland

FINAL PERIOD
XIII. The Blood Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
Describe blood A. Functions of the blood Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
List the functions of B. Classification of blood Completing laboratory
cells and the
the blood manual by chapter
composition of plasma

Name and explain the
three classification of
blood
Describe plasma
C. Formation of blood
cells: Hematopoiesis
D. Blood cell anatomy and
functions
E. Clotting mechanism
F. Blood groups

Discuss the formation

of blood
cells/hematopoiesis

Describe the structure

and explain the
functions of blood cell

Discuss the clotting

mechanism

Name the blood

groups and explain
each.

Describe the structure XIV. The Cardiovascular Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
of the heart System Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
A. Anatomy of the heart Completing laboratory
B. Blood flow through the
Describe the flow of manual by chapter
heart
blood through the C. Conduction system of
heart the heart
D. Cardiac cycle
Discuss the
conduction system of
the heart
Discuss the cardiac
cycle
List and explain the
major blood
circulatory routes
Describe the structure
of blood vessels
Name and state the
functions of arteries
and veins of the body
XV.
State and explain the
functions of the
lymphatic system as
well as the structure
and functions of the
lymphatic vessels
Discuss the lymph
circulation
Describe the structure
E. Some major blood
circulatory routes
F. Anatomy of blood
vessels
G. Major arteries and
veins of the body
The lymphatic system Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
A. Function of the system Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
and the structure and Completing laboratory
functions of lymphatic
manual by chapter
vessels
B. Lymph circulation
C. The organs of the
lymphatic system
D. Immunity
E. Antigens and
antibodies
F. Cells of the immune
response and other
of the four organs of
lymphatic system
Define and explain
immunity
Describe the digestive XVI. Nutrition and the
system
Name and explain the
two main groups of
organs of digestions
and enumerate the
organs included in
each group.
Describe the histology
of the digestive
system.
Describe mouth or
oral cavity and its
functions
Describe salivary
glands and their
functions
Describe teeth and
defenses
Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
digestive system Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
A. General organization Completing laboratory
B. Histology
manual by chapter
C. Mouth or oral cavity
D. Salivary glands
E. Teeth
F. Pharynx
G. Esophagus
H. Stomach
I. Pancreas
J. Liver
K. Small intestine
L. Large intestine
M. Formation of the feces
their functions

Describe pharynx and

its functions

Describe esophagus
and its functions

Describe stomach and

its functions

Describe pancreas
and its functions

Describe liver and its

functions

Describe small
intestine and its
functions

Describe large
intestine and its
functions

Discuss the formation

of the feces

Describe and explain XVII. The Respiratory System Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
structure and
functions of the nose,
pharynx, larynx/voice
box, trachea or
windpipe, bronchi and
the bronchial tree,
and lungs.
Discuss the
respiration process
Define and explain
lung capacity
State and explain the XVIII. The Urinary system
functions of the
urinary system.
Describe the external
structure of the
kidneys
Describe the internal
structure of the
kidneys
Describe the structure
of the nephrons
A. Anatomy and functions Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
of the nose Completing laboratory
B. Structure and functions manual by chapter
of the pharynx
C. Larynx or voice box
D. Trachea or windpipe
E. Bronchi and the
bronchial tree
F. Anatomy and function
of the lungs
G. Respiration process
H. Lung capacity
Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
A. Function of the urinary Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
system Completing laboratory
B. External anatomy of
manual by chapter
the kidneys
C. Internal anatomy of the
kidneys
D. Anatomy of the
nephrons
E. Blood and nerve supply
to the nephrons
F. Physiology of the
nephrons
G. The ureters: anatomy
and function
H. The urinary bladder
and the micturition
Discuss the functions
of the nephrons
Describe ureters and
its functions
reflex
I. The urethra: male and
female positions

Describe urinary
bladder and discuss
the micturition reflex

Describe urethra for

male and female

Discuss the male XIX. The Reproductive
reproductive system
Discuss the female
reproductive system
Describe the
perineum
Describe the anatomy
and function of the
mammary glands
Classroom participative Oral questioning 6 hours lecture
System Discussion Quiz/ Group activities 3 hours lab
A. Male reproductive Completing laboratory
system
manual by chapter
B. Female reproductive
system
C. Perineum
D. Anatomy and function
of the mammary
glands
E. Pregnancy and
embryonic development

Discuss pregnancy
and embryonic
development
POLICIES:
Assignment:
1. All drafts should be printed in 12- font type.
2. All drafts should be single-sided.
3. All drafts should be free of mechanical/grammatical errors.
4. All drafts should be turned in on time unless a reasonable reason for lateness is presented to me. No. assignment will be
accepted after the last day of class in any given term.
5. All drafts will be formatted according to the specific instructions in each assignment sheet.
6. No extraneous cover sheets or folders should be used UNLESS YOU ARE ADVISED TO DO SO.
Attendance:
1. Attendance will be taken on a regular basis, via the production of day-to-day exercises, workshops or roll calls.
2. If you miss a particular exercise or assignment on an excused basis, you can turn it in by the second day after your return to
class.
3. More than two unexcused absences will negatively affect you grade.
4. Remember that any absence does not relieve you of the responsibility to complete all assignments.
5. A student is allowed to absent for 20% of the total number of hours required.

GRADING SYSTEM

Term Examination 25%

Quizzes 20%
Assignment, Graded recitation, Reports and Project 50%
Attendance 5%
Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approval:

KRYSTEL JOY D. LEGASPI, RN, MAN Prof. JOSEPHINE O. SAMONTE, RN, MAN
Dr. REYNALDO M. SAMONTE
Faculty, CONAMS Program Head, Nursing Dean, CONAMS