5-17
As can be seen from this class on cirrhosis, learning about the body and how it
functions can be made interesting and meaningful. This is done by investigating a real
person’s problems in a lifelike and adventurous way.
We do not suggest that the instructor always include as much explanation of
anatomy and body functions as we have done in this example. Your decision will
depend on the students’ interest, the time available, and the priorities of different
subjects to be covered.
We do suggest, however, that all coverage of anatomy and physiology be
introduced in a way that helps students understand real problems within their
lives and communities. It should make sense to them!
Other examples of teaching anatomy and physiology in this book:
page
The body and how it works......................2-16
Treating snakebite....................................11-6
Drawing anatomy on the body.................11-7
Drawing and thumping (percussing) the
lungs.....................................................11-8
The lungs and problems that affect
them.....................................................11-13
Learning to set broken bones..................11-14
Spread of respiratory diseases.................11-30
Learning about blood pressure................19-13
Lymph nodes...........................................21-6
Finding out about bladder stones
and prostate trouble..............................21-17