| Uses anatomical terminology correctly; explains the pronunciation of anatomical terms, prefixes and suffixes, anatomical directions, axes, and planes comprehensively. |
| Distinguishes the structural organization of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels. |
| Defines the skeletal system; identifies the locations, names, and major anatomical landmarks of the axial and appendicular skeleton. |
| Explains the general characteristics of joints; classifies joint structures, types of joints, and the movement mechanisms permitted by each type. |
| Analyzes the anatomy of the muscular system regionally; understands the origins and insertions of muscles, their functions, and their nerve supply (innervation). |
| Explains the characteristics of the nervous system; describes the macroscopic structure and functional centers of the cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and spinal cord, as well as the origins, innervated regions, and plexuses of peripheral nerves. |