First semester Lecture hours Topic Reading in Saladin 1 Major themes in anatomy and physiology Chapter 1 General orientation to human anatomy Atlas A 3 The molecules of life Chapter 2 3 Cellular form and function Chapter 3 3 Genetics and cellular function Chapter 4 3 The human tissues Chapter 5 3 The integumentary system Chapter 6 2 Skeletal tissue Chapter 7 2 Anatomy of the skeletal system Chapter 8 1 Form and function of the joints Chapter 9 2 Anatomy of the muscular system Chapter 10, Atlas B 3 Muscle physiology Chapter 11 2 Nervous tissue Chapter 12 1 The spinal cord, spinal nerves, and somatic reflexes Chapter 13 2 The brain and cranial nerves Chapter 14 1 The autonomic nervous system and visceral reflexes Chapter 15 3 The sense organs Chapter 16 4 The endocrine system Chapter 17 Second semester Lecture hours Topic Reading in Saladin 3 Blood Chapter 18 6 The heart Chapter 19 3 The blood vessels Chapter 20 4 Lymphatic and immune systems Chapter 21 3 The respiratory system Chapter 22 3 Urinary system Chapter 23 3 Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base Chapter 24 4 The digestive system Chapter 25 3 Nutrition and metabolism Chapter 26 5 Male and female reproductive systems Chapter 27-28 3 Human development Chapter 29