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Introduction to Human Anatomy
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Chapter Objectives
- Define study of Anatomy
- l Identify the levels of organization
- l Understand anatomical and directional terminology to be used during course
- l Review body cavities and lining membranes
Immerse yourself into the language of Anatomy
Anatomy (= to cut open)
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· Gross Anatomy
· Microscopic Anatomy
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Developmental Anatomy
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Comparative Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
- Surface Anatomy (Ch 12)
- Regional Anatomy (superficial and internal features in specific area of body, e.g. head and neck....)
- Systemic Anatomy (11 organ systems)
11 Organ systems
different organs work together to provide specialized functions
different organs work together to provide specialized functions
- Body Coverings
- Support & Movement
- Integration & coordination
- Transport
- Absorption / Excretion Reproduction
Microscopic Anatomy
- Cytology (mostly EM pictures)
- Histology
Anatomy at Different Scales (Metric Scale)
Levels of Organization:
Superficial Anatomy
Generally consider body in
Anatomical Position while studied
Anatomical Directions
Anterior vs. ?; medial vs. ?; superior vs. ? . . . Etc. . . .
Proximal vs. distal
Anatomical Regions:
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