Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Diet & Nutrition, Therapies

Cells

• Cell Structure (of animal cells)
• Introduction to Cell Division
• What is Mitosis ?
• Timing of the Somatic Cell Cycle
• Diagrams illustrating Mitosis
• What is Meiosis ?

Tissues

• Classification of Tissue Types
• Tissue Type: Adipose Tissue
• Tissue Type: Areolar Tissue
• Tissue Type: Blood
• Tissue Type: Bone
• Tissue Type: Cartilage

• Tissue Type: Lymphatic Tissue

• Tissue Type: Muscular Tissue

• Tissue Type: Nervous Tissue

• Tissue Type: White Fibrous Tissue

• Tissue Type: Yellow Elastic Tissue

• Human Skeleton
• Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
• Axial Skeleton
• Appendicular Skeleton
• How many bones in the human body ?
• The Structure and Functions of Bones
• Types of Bones
• Bone Markings / Features on Bones
• Disorders of the Skeletal System

Specific Bones

• Skeletal Structures of the Head and Neck
• Vertebral Column
• Scapula (Shoulder Bone)
• 3 Angles of Scapula
• 3 Borders of Scapula
• Arm bones (arm bone names)
• Hand Bones (hand bone names)
• Skeletal Structures of the Hands and Feet

Joints

• Types of Joints
• Joint Movements
• Fibrous Joints
• Cartilaginous Joints
• The Structure of Synovial Joints
• The Elbow Joint

Fractures

• Types of Fractures
• Pathological Fractures
• Bone Fracture Healing Time

• Definitions of Muscle Terminology

Names of Muscles

• Muscle Names and Locations
• Anterior Muscles of the Human Body
• Posterior Muscles of the Human Body
• Facial Muscles

Muscle Structure and Physiology

• Structure of Muscle and associated tissues
• Structure of a Muscle Cell
  (also called a "Muscle Fibre")
• Structure of Muscle Filaments
• Sliding-Filament Theory of Muscle Action
• Anatomy of a Neuromuscular Junction
• What happens at neuromuscular junctions?
• Types of Muscle Contractions
• Effects of Exercise on Muscles

Muscle Conditions

• Muscular Disorders:
  Definitions, Causes & Effects

• The Structure of Skin
• Functions of Skin
• Accessory Structures of the Skin
• Hair Follicle Diagram
• Glands in the Skin

Skin Conditions

• Skin Conditions & Disorders
• Skin Pigmentation Conditions
• Types of Skin Lesions

• The Structure and Functions of Blood
• The Structure & Functions of Blood Vessels
• The Structure of the Heart
• The Functions of the Heart
• Systemic Circulation
• The Blood Clotting Mechanism
• Blood Pressure
• Hypertension : Lifestyle Factors
• Effects of Exercise on Circulation

• To be added

• Parts of the Central Nervous System
• The Pathway of a Nerve Impulse
• Structures and Functions of Neurones
• Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System
• Anxiety Symptoms

• Introduction to the Endocrine System
• Major Glands of the Endocrine System
• The Adrenal Glands
• Diabetes - Basic Information
• Conditions of the Endocrine System

• Introduction to the Respiratory System
• Anatomy of the Lower Respiratory Tract
• Tracheobroncial Tree
• External Respiration
• Internal Respiration
• Parts of the Respiratory System (Basic)
• Respiratory Conditions and Disorders (Basic)

• Introducing the Digestive System:
  Location of Digestive Organs
• Substances & Terminology re. Digestion
• Basic Stages of Process of Digestion
• Transit through the Alimentary Canal

• Structures of the Mouth, Teeth,
  Teeth Names and Tooth Anatomy
• Stomach and Inner-Layers of Stomach
• Liver and Functions of the Liver
• Function of the Small Intestine
• Large Intestine, Large Intestine Diagram
• Defecation and causes of diarrhea

• Chemical Processes in the Digestive System
• Absorption in the Digestive Tract
• Diseases & Disorders of Digestive System

• Parts of the Human Urinary System
• Functions of the Urinary System
• Basic Kidney Diagram - Gross Anatomy
• Diagram of a Kidney Nephron
• Processes of Blood Filtration by the Kidneys
• Anatomy of the Bladder
• Female Bladder and Urethra
• Male Bladder and Urethra
• Physiology of Micturation
• Characteristics and Composition of Urine
• Kidney Dialysis
• Kidney Transplant

• To be added

• The Anatomy of the Human Eye
• Understanding Light - to explain vision
• Image Formation - by the eye
• Refraction of Light - in the eye
• Introducing Simple Lenses
• Structure of the Retina of the Human Eye (layers of the human retina)
• Medical Conditions & Disorders of the Eye

• Neck Pain (causes of neck pain)
• Shoulder Pain
• Elbow Pain

• What is Histology ?
• How to Prepare Histology Slides
• Histology Stains
• What is Histopathology ?
• What is Histochemistry ?

• What is a Balanced Diet ?
• How do human dietary needs change throughout life ?

Nutrition: Parts of a healthy diet

• Vitamins (Summary)
• Minerals (Summary)
• Amino Acids
• Types of Sugar (in the human diet)
• Dietary Fiber
• Health Benefits of Drinking Water

• Human Evolution (a brief introduction to human evolutionary biology)
• Hominid Evolutionary Tree
• Humans vs Primates
• Humans vs Gorillas

• Charcteristics of Life
• Levels of Complexity of Animal Organisms
• Biology Terms: Prefixes and Suffixes
• Macromolecules in the Human Body (biochemistry)
• Why is water important to life ?

More about General Biology

• What is Chemistry ?
• The Periodic Table
• Chemical Elements and their Symbols
• What is Physical Chemistry ?
• What is Organic Chemistry?
• What is Inorganic Chemistry?

• Scientific Numbers
  i.e. (Scientific Notation) explained

More about Chemistry

• Massage Movements (Techniques)
• Carrier Oils (used for Massage, Aromatherapy, etc.)
• Reflexology Zones on the Plantar Surface of the Feet (1)
• Reflexology Zones on the Plantar Surface of the Feet (2)
• What is usually included in a Reiki I Course / Workshop ?
• A-Z of Phobias (List of Phobias)
• Business Development for Therapists (How to attract more clients)