BODY POSITIONS
ANATOMICAL POSITION
THE SUBJECT IS
- STANDING ERECT
- FACING OBSERVER
- FEET ARE TOGETHER
- THE ARMS ARE HANGING AT THE SIDES
- WITH THE PALMS FACING FORWARD
PRONE- IF THE BODY IS LYING FACE DOWN
SUPINE - IF THE BODY IS LYING FACE UP.
THIS IS AN EASY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY GUIDE FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Monday, 31 December 2012
HOMEOSTASIS
HOMEOSTASIS
The process through which a nearly stable internal environment is maintained in the body so that cellular functions can proceed at maximum efficiency
is maintained through the regulatory process called “feedback
The process through which a nearly stable internal environment is maintained in the body so that cellular functions can proceed at maximum efficiency
is maintained through the regulatory process called “feedback
ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS
ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS
six hierarchical levels:
1. CHEMICAL LEVEL
2. CELLULAR LEVEL
3. TISSUE LEVEL
4. ORGAN LEVEL
5. ORGAN SYSTEM LEVEL
6. ORGANISM LEVEL
(1) CHEMICAL LEVEL
- is the lowest level of organization.
Atoms (such as ions of sodium, potassium, calcium, etc.),
molecules (such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, etc.),
and
their chemical interactions play an essential role in the structural and functional aspects of the cell
ATOMS- MOLECULES- COMPOUNDS
ATOMS
the smallest unit of matter that take part in/ participate chemical reactions
The most common elements/ atomsm in living organism are
CARBON
HYDROGEN
OXYGEN
NITROGEN
PHOSPHORUS
SULPHUR
CALCIUM
MOLECULES
two or more atoms join together to form a molecule
Examples
1. DNA- deoxyribonucleic acid-
-the genetic material passed from one generation to the next
2. GLUCOSE/ blood sugar
(2) CELLULAR LEVEL
-molecules combine to form cells
-Cells are dependent upon the structural and functional aspects of their chemistry
- are the building blocks of tissues. According to the cell theory,
-all living things are made of cells,
-cells are the basic units of life
-cells come only from preexisting cells.
Some basic functions of cell
GROWTH
REPRODUCTION
METABOLISM
IRRITABILITY
(3) TISSUE LEVEL
-Tissues are groups of similar cells united to perform a particular function
-are the building blocks of organs.
There are four fundamental groups of tissues:
1. EPITHELIAL TISSUE
2. CONNECTIVE TISSUE
3. MUSCULAR TISSUE
4. NEURAL / NERVE TISSUE
1. EPITHELIAL TISSUE
-found
-in the outer layer of the skin,
-lining of organs,
-blood,
-lymph vessels
and
-body cavities
2. CONNECTIVE TISSUE
-connects and supports most part of the body
-constitute most part of
the skin
bone
tendons
3. MUSCULAR TISSUE
-produce movement through its ability to contract
3 types
A. SKELETAL
B. SMOOTH
C. CARDIAC
4. NEURAL / NERVE TISSUE
-responds to various stimuli
-transmits nerve impulses
-found in
brain
spinal cord
nerves
(4) ORGAN LEVEL
Organs are formed from the organization of several tissues that enable it to perform a particular function.
Organs are the building blocks of systems.
(5) ORGAN SYSTEM LEVEL
- Organ systems are formed from the interaction of associated organs.
-Systems are the building blocks of the organism.
THERE ARE 11 ORGAN SYSTEM
1. NERVOUS SYSTEM
2. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
3. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
4.CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
5. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
6. URINARY SYSTEM
7. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
8. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
9. MUSCULAR SYSTEM
10. SKELETAL SYSTEM
11. LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
(6) ORGANISM LEVEL
-The organism is the highest level of organism and is organized from the eleven organ systems.
PHYSIOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY
The word physiology is derived from a Greek word for study of nature
physio=nature
logy= study of DEFINITION
-study of function of body
DIVISIONS
1. CELL PHYSIOLOGY
2. PATHOLOGY
3. SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
4. ORGAN PHYSIOLOGY
1. CELL PHYSIOLOGY
- study of the function of cells
-a branch of cytology
2. PATHOLOGY
- study of disordered functions or disease.
3. SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
-study of the function of the body's systems.
4. ORGAN PHYSIOLOGY
- study of specific organs of the body.
Neurophysiology
NOOR-o¯-fiz-e¯-ol9-o¯ -je¯;
study of Functional properties of nerve cells.
Endocrinology
en -do¯-kri-NOL-o¯-je¯
endo- within; -crin secretion
study of Hormones (chemical regulators in
; the blood) and how they control body functions
Cardiovascular physiology
kar-de¯-o¯-VAS-ku¯-lar;
cardi- heart; -vascular =blood vessels
study of Functions of the heart and blood vessels.
Immunology
im -u¯-NOL-o¯-je¯
immun- not susceptible
study of How the body defends itself against
disease-causing agents.
Respiratory physiology
RES-pir-a-to -re
respira- to breathe
study of Functions of the air passageways
and lungs.
Renal physiology
(RE¯ -nal; ren- kidney)
study of Functions of the kidneys.
Exercise physiology
study of Changes in cell and organ functions
as a result of muscular activity.
Pathophysiology
(PATH-o¯-fiz-e¯-ol -o¯-je¯)
study of Functional changes associated with
disease and aging
The word physiology is derived from a Greek word for study of nature
physio=nature
logy= study of DEFINITION
-study of function of body
DIVISIONS
1. CELL PHYSIOLOGY
2. PATHOLOGY
3. SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
4. ORGAN PHYSIOLOGY
1. CELL PHYSIOLOGY
- study of the function of cells
-a branch of cytology
2. PATHOLOGY
- study of disordered functions or disease.
3. SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
-study of the function of the body's systems.
4. ORGAN PHYSIOLOGY
- study of specific organs of the body.
Neurophysiology
NOOR-o¯-fiz-e¯-ol9-o¯ -je¯;
neuro- nerve
study of Functional properties of nerve cells.
Endocrinology
en -do¯-kri-NOL-o¯-je¯
endo- within; -crin secretion
study of Hormones (chemical regulators in
; the blood) and how they control body functions
Cardiovascular physiology
kar-de¯-o¯-VAS-ku¯-lar;
cardi- heart; -vascular =blood vessels
study of Functions of the heart and blood vessels.
Immunology
im -u¯-NOL-o¯-je¯
immun- not susceptible
study of How the body defends itself against
disease-causing agents.
Respiratory physiology
RES-pir-a-to -re
respira- to breathe
study of Functions of the air passageways
and lungs.
Renal physiology
(RE¯ -nal; ren- kidney)
study of Functions of the kidneys.
Exercise physiology
study of Changes in cell and organ functions
as a result of muscular activity.
Pathophysiology
(PATH-o¯-fiz-e¯-ol -o¯-je¯)
study of Functional changes associated with
disease and aging
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
1. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
THE WORD ANATOMY IS DERIVED FROM A GREEK WORD ANATOME - TO CUT UP
a-NAT-o-me
ana = up
tomy= process of cutting
DEFINITION
Anatomy is
the study of structures that make up the body
&
how these stuctures relate with each other
It was first studied by dissection
Dissection
the careful cutting apart of body structures to study their relationships
dis-SEK-shun
dis= apart
section= act of cutting
SUB SPECIALITIES OF ANATOMY
1. GROSS ANATOMY
A. SYSTEMIC ANATOMY
B. REGIONAL ANATOMY
2. MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY
3. HISTOLOGY
4. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
5. EMBRYOLOGY
6. SURFACE ANATOMY
7. CELLULAR ANATOMY/ CELL BIOLOGY
1. GROSS ANATOMY
- study of body structures without the use of a microscope
A. SYSTEMIC ANATOMY
-study of functional relationship of organs within a system
B. REGIONAL ANATOMY
-study of body parts regionally
2. MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY
-STUDY OF BODY STRUCTURES USING A MICROSCOPE
3. HISTOLOGY
-(his -TOL-o¯ -je¯; hist- tissue)
-study of tissues
4. DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY
- study of the structural development of the embryo.
-Study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization of an egg to death
-branch of embryology
5. EMBRYOLOGY
em -bre¯-OL-o¯-je¯
embry- embryo; -logy study of
- study of the structure and development of the embryo
- Study of the first eight weeks of development ; following fertilization of an egg (in humans).
.
6. SURFACE ANATOMY
- study of the structure of the body's surface.
-Study of Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch).
7. CELLULAR ANATOMY/ CELL BIOLOGY
- study of the structure and function of the cell.
- a branch of cytology
CYTOLOGY-
the study of the structure, function, pathology, life cycles, and life history
of cells.
8. PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY
(path -o¯-LOJ-i-kal; path- disease)
Study of Body structures that can be visualized with x-rays.
THE WORD ANATOMY IS DERIVED FROM A GREEK WORD ANATOME - TO CUT UP
a-NAT-o-me
ana = up
tomy= process of cutting
DEFINITION
Anatomy is
the study of structures that make up the body
&
how these stuctures relate with each other
It was first studied by dissection
Dissection
the careful cutting apart of body structures to study their relationships
dis-SEK-shun
dis= apart
section= act of cutting
SUB SPECIALITIES OF ANATOMY
1. GROSS ANATOMY
A. SYSTEMIC ANATOMY
B. REGIONAL ANATOMY
2. MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY
3. HISTOLOGY
4. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
5. EMBRYOLOGY
6. SURFACE ANATOMY
7. CELLULAR ANATOMY/ CELL BIOLOGY
8. PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY
9. RADIOGRAPHIC ANATOMY
1. GROSS ANATOMY
- study of body structures without the use of a microscope
A. SYSTEMIC ANATOMY
-study of functional relationship of organs within a system
B. REGIONAL ANATOMY
-study of body parts regionally
2. MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY
-STUDY OF BODY STRUCTURES USING A MICROSCOPE
3. HISTOLOGY
-(his -TOL-o¯ -je¯; hist- tissue)
-study of tissues
4. DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY
- study of the structural development of the embryo.
-Study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization of an egg to death
-branch of embryology
5. EMBRYOLOGY
em -bre¯-OL-o¯-je¯
embry- embryo; -logy study of
- study of the structure and development of the embryo
- Study of the first eight weeks of development ; following fertilization of an egg (in humans).
.
6. SURFACE ANATOMY
- study of the structure of the body's surface.
-Study of Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch).
7. CELLULAR ANATOMY/ CELL BIOLOGY
- study of the structure and function of the cell.
- a branch of cytology
CYTOLOGY-
the study of the structure, function, pathology, life cycles, and life history
of cells.
8. PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY
(path -o¯-LOJ-i-kal; path- disease)
Study of Structural changes (from gross to microscopic) associated with disease.
9. RADIOGRAPHIC ANATOMY
ra¯-de¯-o¯-GRAF-ik
radio- ray; -graphic to write
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