Anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body. Just by looking down at your own hands, you can determine that they are made up of bones, muscles, veins, and skin. However, the structures of the body are more complicated than just what we can observe from the outside. Structures in the body range from being dectable only at the microscopic level, to being over three feet long! We will begin our study of anatomy by briefly looking to the past. By learning about the history of anatomy we will gain an appreciation for it's current standing as a modern science. Then, we will explore the twelve main body systems, cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular, integumentary and categorically locate, identify, and name the various structures associated with each body system. We will enhance our learning by using tools such as charts, diagrams, and artistic modeling using clay and drawings. Dissections, where appropriate, will be demonstrated for the class. Classes will contain a lecture portion, a modeling/art portion, and a discussion portion. The discussion portion will be class/student led and will incorporate current events and outside information pertaining to the lecture topics. The course will conclude with an optional, out side of class times, field trip to the Boston Museum of Science anatomy exhibit.