This is the Lecture page to learn “Anatomy & Physiology”, the base theory of Shiatsu, for All blind therapists belonging to Thusare Talking Hands and which includes text word data and mp3 data by each text chapter.

Anatomy and Physiology Text

Chemistry and the body

  • Structure of the atom
  • Molecules and compounds
  • Acids, alkalis and the pH scale

The Cell

  • Structure
  • Function
  • Cell reproduction
  • Tissue types made from cells

The Skin

  • Structure
  • Function
  • Diseases and disorders

The Skeletal System

  • Structure and function
  • The limbs
  • Joints
  • Diseases and disorders

The Muscular System

  • Structure
  • Function
  • How are muscles attached to the rest of the body?
  • The principal muscles of the body
  • Diseases and disorders
  • Muscles of the body chart

The Cardiovascular System

  • What is blood?
  • The heart and systems of circulation
  • What is portal circulation?
  • Arteries and veins
  • Main arteries and veins of the body
  • Blood pressure
  • Blood clotting
  • Diseases and disorders

The Lymphatic System

  • Structure and function
  • What is the connection between blood and lymph?
  • Diseases and disorders

The Nervous System

  • Structure
  • Function
  • Central nervous system
  • Peripheral and autonomic systems
  • Diseases and disorders

The Endocrine System

  • Structure and function
  • The glands and their hormones
  • The role of sex hormones
  • The menstrual cycle
  • Diseases and disorders

The Reproductive System

  • Male reproductive system
  • Female reproductive system
  • Pregnancy
  • Diseases and disorders

The Digestive System

  • Digestion
  • The chemistry of digestion
  • Accessory organs
  • Diseases and disorders

The Respiratory System

  • Structure
  • Diseases and disorders

The Urinary System

  • Structure
  • Function
  • Diseases and disorders

Nails

  • Structure and Function
  • Nail Conditions, diseases and disorders

Hair

  • The structure and function of hair

Ears, Nose and Eyes

  • The ear
  • The nose
  • The eye
  • Diseases and disorders

Teeth

  • Functions of the teeth
  • Structure of a tooth
  • Diseases and disorders

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