Anatomy and Physiology I

Theoretical (T), and tutorial orientation (TO) classes. Final evaluation by a multiple choice and quick answer questions test. Rating 020, with success achieved when equal or higher than 10, with rounding to the nearest tenth. Possibility of two frequencies, of the same type of the final exam, only dispensing the final exam when getting a pass in both.

Teach students of this area of engineering the basic principles, with some detail in some aspects, of the structure and way of functioning of the human body, for them to naturally and clearly understand the principles, way of functioning and aims of the diagnostic and therapy devices in use and to be invented in the area of medicine, human included.

Introduction to the subject. Evolution of the human species. Evolution of the study of physiology.
General structure of the human body. Bones, joints and muscles of the limbs. Cavities and walls.
Cardiocirculatory system. Anatomy of organs and their function.
Respiratoy system. Anatomy and function.
(matter to be complemented by the Anatomy and Physiology II, taught in the 2nd semester).

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