In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will be introduced to the central and peripheral nervous systems. You will learn about basic neuroanatomy, sensory pathways, motor pathways and the autonomic nervous system.
Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy
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Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy
This course is part of Anatomy Specialization
Instructor: Kelli Sullivan
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Learn the gross anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems, and the names and functions of the cranial nerves
Understand how sensory information enters the brain
Understand how the brain and spinal cord control the muscles
Understand how the autonomic nervous system activates the fight or flight response
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SJ
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2020
The course was so neatly explained and the Professor Kelli A Sullivan really did a very nice job . She made is so easy to understand . Truly enjoyed it
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Reviewed on Nov 10, 2020
Very well explained, especially for a topic that is usually very complicated to understand. The instructor did a great job of making things clear and concise. Excellent review course.
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Reviewed on Aug 8, 2022
This is a comprehensive introductory course. You can move as rapidly as you want through it. It made me want to take more in-depth courses in the future.
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