Anatomy and Physiology

Welcome to Anatomy & Physiology! In this event, participants will be assessed on their understanding of the anatomy and physiology for the human Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Excretory systems.

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2024 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. 

Resources & Links 

  • Anatomy & Physiology 2e online textbook
  • John B West Anatomy & Physiology lectures
  • Get Body Smart anatomy teaching tool
  • Recommended Textbooks
    • Physiology by L. Costanzo – excellent for learning physiology
    • Pathoma by H. Sattar – excellent for learning diseases
    • Principles of Anatomy & Physiology by G. Tortora – excellent for both anatomy and physiology

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Practice Problems & Tests 

Current Topics Practice Tests

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Previous Topics Tests - Respiratory, Digestive, Immune Systems

Previous Topics Tests - Nervous, Sense Organ, Endocrine Systems

Event Supervisor Resources

In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Anatomy & Physiology Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:

  • Event Logistics Manual 

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