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
Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy
This course is part of Anatomy Specialization
Instructor: Kelli Sullivan
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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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BH
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Reviewed on Aug 24, 2020
This was an incredibly captivating and comprehensive compilation that succeeded in diversifying and solidifying a lot of my concepts! Thank you SO much to the entire team!!
SJ
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Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
AK
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Reviewed on Apr 11, 2021
Thumbs up for such a great teacher. This course was much easier for me to go through thanks to the excellent explanations and examples given through each lecture.
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