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Intro to anatomy and physiology
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Anatomy
Scientific discipline that investigates the bodies structure
Physiology
Scientific investigation of the processes or functions of living things
Gross/macroscopic anatomy
Structures examined without a microscope
Regional
studied by area
Systemic
studied by system
Surface
external form and relation to deeper structures as x-ray in anatomic imaging
Microscopic
Structures seen with the microscope
Cytology
Cellular anatomy
Histology
Study of tissues
What does physiology determine?
The dynamic nature of living things
Cell physiology
examines processes in cells
Neurophysiology
Focuses on the nervous system
What is the chemical level?
interaction of atoms
Cell level
Structural and functional unit if living organisms
Tissue level
group of similar cells and the materials surrounding them
Organ level
one or more tissues functioning together
Organ system level
One or more tissues functioning together
What are the characteristics of life?
Organization
Metabolism
Responsiveness
growth
Development- differentiation (general to specific)
-morphogenesis( change in shape of tissues, organs)
Reproduction
What is the anatomical position?
body erect
face forward
feet together
palms face forward
Supine and Prone
S- lying face upward
Prone- Lying face downward
Superior and inferior
Cephalic- toward head
Caudal- away from the head
Medial and lateral
Relative to the midline
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----->
Proximal and Distal?
up
down
Superficial and deep
Relative to the surface of the body
Anterior and Posterior
Ventral forward
and Dorsal towards the back
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Intro to anatomy and physiology
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