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Anatomy

Study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another.

Physiology

Study of the function of body parts; how they work to carry out life sustaining activities

The levels of body organization

Atoms~Molecules~Macromolecules~Cells~Tissues~Organs~Organ Systems~Organism

From least to most complex

Atoms

Submicroscopic particles

Molecules

Composed of atoms

Macromolecules

Chains of molecules

Cells

Contains organelles

Tissues

Composed of cells

Organs

Composed of tissues

Organ Systems

Composed of organs

Organism

Composed of organ systems

Functional characteristics necessary to maintain life

Maintaining boundaries, movement, responsiveness, digestion, metabolism, excretion, reproduction and growth

8 of them

11 body systems

Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproduction.

Integumentary system functions

Protection, water retention, thermo-regulation.

Skeletal system functions

Support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, electrolytes & acid-base balance.

Muscular system functions

Movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production.

Nervous system functions

Rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control and sensation.

Endocrine system functions

Hormone production, internal chemical communication, and coordination.

Lymphatic system functions

Recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease.

Circulatory system functions

Distribution of nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells and antibodies; fluid, electrolyte acid-base balance

Digestive system functions

Nutrients breakdown and absorption.

Respiratory system functions

Absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech.

Urinary system functions

Elimination of wastes, regulation of blood volume and pressure; stimulation of red blood cell formation; control of fluid, electrolyte & acid-base balance; detoxification

Reproduction system functions(male)

Production and delivery of sperm; secrete sex hormones

Reproductive system functions(female)

Production of eggs; site of fertilization and fetal development; fetal nourishment, birth; lactation and secretion of sex hormone

Describe anatomical position

Face forward, palms out, arms straight at sides

Superior

Above

Inferior

Below

Anterior(ventral)

Close to the front

Posterior(dorsal)

Close to the back

Medial

Closer to the midline of the body

Lateral

Farther from the midline of the body

Intermediate

Between two structures

Proximal

Nearer to the point of attachment

Distal

Farther from the point of attachment of limb or trunk

Superficial

Closer to the surface of the body

Deep

Farther from the surface of the body

Organs found in the right upper quadrant

Liver, right kidney, gallbladder, colon and pancreas.

Organs found in the Left upper quadrant

Stomach, left kidney, spleen, colon and pancreas

Organs found in the Right lower quadrant

Appendix, colon, small intestine, ureter, major vein, right leg artery

Organs found in the Lower left quadrant

Colon, small intestine, ureter, major vein and left leg artery

Types of serous membranes

Parietal serosa and visceral serosa

Parietal serosa

Portion that lines the body cavity

Visceral serosa

Portion that covers organs

Serous fluid

Separates layers

Pleural membrane

Covers the lungs

Pericardial membranes

Cover the heart

Peritoneal membranes

Cover abdominopelvic cavity

Dorsal body cavity

Cranial cavity, vertebral canal

Ventral body cavity

Thoracic cavity, diaphragm

Abdominopelvic cavity

Abdominal cavity

Thoracic cavity

Pleural cavity, mediastinum, pericardial cavity

9 abdominal regions

Right hypochondriac, epigastric, Left hypochondriac, Right abdominal, umbilical, Left Abdominal, Right inguinal, Hypogastric, and Left inguinal

Organs found in R. Hypochondriac region

Liver and gallbladder

Organ found in epigastric region

Stomach

Organ found in L. Hypochondriac

Spleen

Organ found in R. Abdominal region

Ascending colon

Organ found in umbilical region

Small intestine

Organ found in L. Abdominal region

Descending colon

Organs found in R. Inguinal region

Appendix and cecum

Organ found in Hypogastric region

Urinary bladder

Organ found in L. Inguinal region

Sigmoid colon