Human Anatomy for Beginners | the musculoskeletal system

Hey, I’m thrilled that you’re interested in this anatomy course. It means you’re curious about your own body and want to learn more about it. If the topic of “anatomy” – the study of the human body – has always intimidated you, but you still want to learn more about your own body, then you’re in the right place!

This anatomy course is designed for those who are interested in the human body, its various structures and systems, but have little to no prior knowledge. So, we’ll start from scratch, and I’ll do my best to explain things as clearly as possible, with some helpful mnemonic devices along the way, to help you learn more about your body – specifically, your musculoskeletal system.

What will you learn in this course?

You’ll get a comprehensive overview of your musculoskeletal system, with clear explanations and illustrations. You’ll have the opportunity to learn both the English technical terms and the Latin terms – a quick tip: Latin terms often come in handy!

You’ll learn about the bones of your body:

• How many bones are in your body

• The different types of bones

• The basic structure of your bones

• How your bones grow in length

• How your bones undergo constant remodeling

• The bones that make up your lower extremity

• The bones that make up your upper extremity

• The bones that make up your trunk

• What osteoporosis is, and much more

You’ll learn about the joints of your body:

• How many joints are in your body

• The different types of joints

• The movements performed by different joints

• The names of joint movements

• The basic structures of your joints

• The functions of the various structures of your joints

• The joints in your lower and upper extremities

• The bony structures of individual joints

• The movements they enable

• The ligamentous structures stabilizing individual joints

You’ll learn about the muscles of your body:

• How many muscles are in your body

• The main types of muscles in your body

• The muscles that move your lower extremity

• The muscles that move your upper extremity

• The muscles that move your trunk

• The basic structure of a muscle

• What muscle fibers are and their function

• How a muscle contracts

• How individual muscle fibers are coordinated

• The different ways muscles can work

• How your muscles are supplied with oxygen and nutrients

I hope that by the end of the course, you’ll have a better understanding of your body and realize that learning anatomy isn’t as boring and daunting as it may seem.

Learning anatomy is not a sprint, but a marathon!

And I’ll do my best to ensure that you’ll master this marathon with flying colors and, most importantly, have fun doing it!

So, do yourself and your body a favor, and start this course today. I’d be delighted to have you on board and help you achieve your goals.

Carina

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!