Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I

Relations:

In order to register for the course BAB31AF1, the student must have registered for the required number of courses in the group BEZBM no later than in the same semester.

In order to register for course BAB31AF1, the student must have registered for course BAB31AF2 in a previous semester.

Course guarantor:

Kamila Čížková, Šárka Salavová

Lecturer:

Kamila Čížková, Šárka Salavová

Tutor:

Kamila Čížková, Šárka Salavová

Supervisor:

Department of Circuit Theory

Synopsis:

This theoretical and practical course introduces students to professional anatomical terminology while providing them with basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Requirements:

Basic knowledge of the morphology and function of the human body. Knowledge of professional terminology is also required. Attendence at least 80% of the practical exercises. Passing the test with at least 50% is required.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Introduction to anatomy + osteology + arthrology

2. Myology I: Introduction to myology + muscles of the limbs, fascia

3. Myology II: muscles of the trunk, neck and head, fascia

4. Circulatory system and heart

5. Digestive system

6. Respiratory system and mediastinum

7. Excretory system and reproductive system

8. Peripheral Nervous System

9. Introduction to CNS, Spinal Cord

10. Brainstem and cerebellum

11. Diencephalon and basal ganglia

12. Telencephalon, limbic system and endocrine glands

13. Senses and skin

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Basic terminology, directions

2. Bones and joints, description and orientation on X-ray, demonstration of joint replacements

3. Muscles of the whole body, description and orientation on MRI

4. Circulatory system and heart, description on X-ray, MRI views, listening to the heart

5. Digestive system, MRI views

6. Respiratory system, excretory system and reproductive system, MRI views, ultrasound

7. Peripheral nervous system, patellar reflex

8. Spinal cord, spinal cord coverings and vascular supply, MRI

9. Brainstem and cerebellum

10. Diencephalon and basal ganglia

11. Telencephalon and limbic system, whole brain, integuments and vascular supply, MRI and CT

12. Senses and skin

13. Chest and abdominal muscles

Study Objective:

Basic knowledge of the morphology and function of the human body. Develop active knowledge of professional terminology.

Study materials:

1. Kachlík, David. Anatomie pro nelékařské zdravotnické obory. 1. vyd. Praha: Nakladatelství Karolinum, 2018. 154 s. ISBN 978-80-2464-058-7.

2. Naňka, O.; Elišková, M.: Přehled anatomie. Praha: Galén, Karolinum ISBN 978-80-7262-612-0.

Note:

Further information:

https://moodle.fel.cvut.cz/courses/BAB31AF1

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Medical electronics and bioinformatics (compulsory course in the program)