Anatomy Basics Chapter 1

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ANATOMY BASICS

CHAPTER 1

Kline

UNIT EQ

How is the human body organized in order to study it?

The human body is organized into planes, cavities, and systems which allow it to be scientifically studied.

ANATOMY

The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationships to each other.

Greek origin:

tomy – to cut

ana - apart

PHYSIOLOGY

The study of how the body and its parts work or function.

Greek origin:

physio – nature

ology – study of

LEVELS OF STRUCTURE

Chemical level – atoms combine to form molecules

Cellular level – cells are made up of molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids)

Tissue level – tissues consist of similar types of cells

Organ level – organs are made up of different types of tissues

Organ system – organ systems consist of different organs that work closely together

BODY SYSTEMS

You must know the of the following systems:

6.

Cardiovascular System functions and parts of each 7.

Lymphatic System

8.

Respirator System

1.

Integumentary System

9.

Digestive System

2.

Skeletal System

10.

Urinary System

3.

Muscular System 11.

Male Reproductive System

4.

Nervous System

12.

Female Reproductive System

5.

Endocrine System

IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT

Complete body systems chart.

Outline important functions, structures, and notes for each body system in the bulleted column.

Draw and label structures for each of the different body systems on the blank diagram column.

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