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Human Anatomy and Histology

Course Description: This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental knowledge related to the anatomical and histological structure of the various organs and systems of the human body and to clarify the relationships between different systems and organs. In addition, it will introduce students to the basics of cell biology, general histology, and organ system histology. In the practical aspect, since the course is offered entirely remotely, students will be trained to apply what is explained in the theoretical lectures through the use of plastic (simulated/virtual) human models.

Credit hours: 4

Objectives of the course :

Introduce the student to fundamental knowledge related to the anatomical and histological structure of the various organs and systems of the human body.
The student will learn how to explain and discuss the relationship between different organs and systems.
• Introduce students to the basics of cell biology, general histology, and the histology of human organ systems.
• On the practical side, since the course is offered entirely remotely, students will be trained to connect what is explained in theoretical lectures through the use of virtual/simulated plastic anatomical models, in addition to studying microscopic images. In the histology section, the histological characteristics of different tissues and cells will be demonstrated through illustrative images and their accompanying data.

Course outputs :

• Identify the locations of different human body parts and their general anatomical structures.
• Explanation of the relationships between different organs and various body systems, such as: the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the renal and urinary system, the reproductive system, sensory organs, the lymphatic system, and the musculoskeletal system.
• Preserve the basic anatomical and histological characteristics of various organs and body systems, such as: the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the renal and urinary system, the reproductive system, the sensory organs, the lymphatic system, and the musculoskeletal system, in addition to the histological characteristics of the skin and its appendages.
• Describe the characteristics of the cell membrane, cytoplasmic organelles, and cellular contents, and mention their functions, including enumerating the stages of the cell cycle and describing each stage, and classifying cells according to their ability to regenerate.
Distinguish between meiosis and mitosis.
Classification of body tissues and distinguishing between their different types.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively use a compound light microscope and describe the microscopic appearance of the nucleus and cytoplasm in human eukaryotic cells.
• Demonstrate the ability to use simulated plastic anatomical models and describe the anatomical structure of body organs.
• Evaluate self-learning and performance, make decisions related to self-development, and practice reflective and independent thinking to effectively manage and respond to routine or unexpected situations.

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Last updated: 2026-05-14