Study Guide

Objective

You can use the essential anatomical and physiological concepts relevant to podiatry.
You know and can describe human organ systems and their basic functions and structures from the perspective of podiatry.
You know and recognize the key structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system from the point of view of a podiatrist.

Content

What are the key anatomical and physiological concepts used in podiatry?
How do you apply the key anatomical and physiological concepts in podiatry?
How do cells and tissues form and function?
How are the cardiovascular, circulatory, and respiratory systems structured and how do they function?
How is the nervous system structured, and what are its functions and principles?
What does neural and hormonal regulation of the body mean?
How does neural and hormonal regulation of the body work and how does it affect body functions?
How do the lymphatic system and fluid circulation function, and how do they affect body functions?
What are the central musculoskeletal structures from the perspective of a podiatrist?
How does the human musculoskeletal system function?