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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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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This was a great course, it definitely afforded me information that will help me later. The lecturer was great! Moreover the information was clear and concise.
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The material in this course was well put together. The different groupings and categories made it much easier to remember the information.
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