Human Body Plan

Explain how anatomy differs from physiology

Anatomy is the study of structure where as physiology is the study of function.

Identify the major levels of organisation in the human body

Atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems, organism

Identify the organ systems of the body

Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, male and female reproductive

Major organs of Integumentary system

Skin

Major organs of skeletal system

Bones, cartilage, joints

Major organs of muscular system

Muscles, tendons

Major organs of nervous system

Brain, spinal cord, sense organs (eye, ears, skin, nose, mouth)

Major organs of endocrine system

Hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, kidneys, testes and ovaries

Major organs of cardiovascular system

Heart, capillaries, veins, arterys

Major organs of lymphatic system

Tonsils, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, thoracic duct

Major organs of respiratory system

Nasal cavity, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

Major organs of digestive system

Oral cavity (mouth), salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, liver, stomach, large and small intestine

Major organs of urinary system

Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra

Major organs of male reproductive system

Ductus deferens, prostate gland, urethra, testis, scrotum, seminal vesicle, epididymis, penis

Major organs of female reproductive system

Mammary glands, ovary, uterus, vagina, external genitalia (clitoris, labia), uterine tube

Explain the significance of the atomic position

A standard universal position if required for the comparison of structures.

2 major regions of the body

Axial and Appendicular

Describe the axial region of the body

Head, neck, and trunk (the vertical axis of the body)

Describe the appendicular region of the body

Upper and lower limbs (appendages)