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Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:33
Abstract
Students will be ableto identify and enumerate important anatomical structuresto describe basic physiological processes of the human bodyto use a 3d animation database/softwareto use 'anatomical language'to retrieve anatomical structuresto understand basic medical terminology
Objective
To understand basic principles and structure of the human body in consideration of the clinical relevance and the medical terminology used in medical work and research.
Content
- The Human Body: nomenclature, orientations, tissues - Musculoskeletal system, Muscle contraction - Blood vessels, Heart, Circulation - Blood, Immune system - Respiratory system - Acid-Base-Homeostasis
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes and handouts
Literature
Silbernagl S., Despopoulos A. Color Atlas of Physiology; Thieme 2008 Faller A., Schuenke M. The Human Body; Thieme 2004 Netter F. Atlas of human anatomy; Elsevier 2014
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Keine Hilfsmittel.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers I |
|
2 h weekly |