Intro To Human Anatomy

What are the two subdivision of anatomy?

Surface anatomy -the study of form and markings of the body surface.explored through visualization or palpation.

Gross anatomy-The study of anatomical structures visible to the naked eye and involves cutting

What are the two ways to study gross anatomy?

Systemic- studying a system such as blood vessels

Regional- studying the parts to anatomical structures like everything that involves the head

What are the levels of organization starting from smallest to largest

1.Chemical

-Atomic

-Molecular

2.Cellular

3.Tissue

4.Organ

5.System

6.Organism

What are the 4 basic tissues?

1.Epithelium

-forms the lining and outer body cover

2.Connective tissue

-Connects epithelial to other organs. Provides cushion

3.Muscle

4.Nervous

How many tissues is an organ made up of?

usually 4 different tissues plus a specialized tissue for an organ

How many organ systems are there?

11

What are an organisms 6 important life processes

•metabolism

•Responsiveness

•Movement

•Growth

•Differentiation

•Reproduction

What is it called when all parts of the body are functioning together?

Homeostasis

1.What organs makes the integumentary system?What is its function?

Hair,Skin,Nails and glands

-Protects,regulates temperature, eliminates waste through sweat and other secretions

2.What organs make up the skeletal system? What is its function?

Bones cartilage and joints

Protection support, houses cells that become red blood cells,white blood cells and platelets

What organs make up the muscular system? What is its function?

Skeletal muscle and tendons

-movement and posture

-Generates heat to maintain a consistent body temperature

What organs are part of the nervous system?

What is its function?

Brain,spinal cord, nerves and sensory organs

-senses and responds to body conditions through nerve impulses

What organs are part of the endocrine system?

What is its function?

Pineal gland, hypothalamus,pituitary, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreases,testis, ovary

what organs make up the cardiovascular system? What is its function?

Heart,Blood, and blood vessels

-carries blood and nutrients

-regulates temperature

What organs are part of the lymphatic system? What is its function?

Lymphatic fluid, Lymph nodes, and lymphocytes

-transports fats and proteins to cardio vascular system

What organs are part of the respiratory system? What is its function?

Upper airways,trachea, and major bronchi and lungs

-extracts O2 and eliminates CO2

What organs make up the digestive system? What is its function?

Esophagus,stomach and intestines,

-physical and chemical breakdown food and eliminates waste

What organs are part of the urinary state? What is its function?

Kidneys,ureters, bladder and urethra

-collection and extraction of waste products i. grind and the regulation of fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance

What organs are part of the reproductive system?What is its function?

Testis and ovaries,uterus,vagina and penis

-reproduction of an organism