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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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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IS
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2020
I learned a lot and I think that I gained long term knowledge! The professor Kelli Sullivan is an amazing teacher and all her lectures are very interesting! Thank you!
CJ
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
The material in this course was well put together. The different groupings and categories made it much easier to remember the information.
IM
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2021
Dr. Kelli Sullivan was a wonderful instructor and did a great job at breaking down very complex neuroanatomy concepts and terminology!
