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

·      Developmental Anatomy 

·      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

• Body Coverings 
• Support & Movement 
• Integration & coordination
• Transport
• Absorption / Excretion Reproduction

Microscopic Anatomy

• Cytology (mostly EM pictures)

TEM

SEM

• Histology

Anatomy at Different Scales  (Metric Scale)

Levels of Organization:

Superficial Anatomy

Generally consider body in

Anatomical Position while studied

Two other positions: supine  and prone

 Anatomical Directions

Anterior vs. ?; medial vs. ?; superior vs. ? . . .  Etc. . . .

Proximal vs. distal

Anatomical Regions:   

In the clinic:  Abdomino-pelvic Regions