Chapter 2
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- Anatomy - is the study of body structures.
- Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body.
- Anatomy - It is the oldest medical science, illustrated in the 1600 BCE egyptian drawings.
- Major body systems in the human body:
- Circulatory System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Excretory System
- Immune System
- Integumentary System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Reproductive System
- Respiratory System
- Skeletal System
- Lymphatic System
- Anatomical Landmarks
- Anterior
- Posterior
- Lateral
- Anterior (Ventral) – Toward the front of the body.
- Posterior (Dorsal) – Toward the back of the body
- Lateral – Toward the side of the body
- Muscular System - Provides movement, protection, and support for other tissues. Maintain body temperature
- Anatomical Landmarks The standard anatomical reference for the human form is the anatomical position. When the body is in this position, the hands are at the sides with the palms facing forward, and the feet are together. A person lying down in the anatomical position is said to be supine when face up, and prone when face down.
- Skeletal system functions:
- Provide support and protection for other tissues
- Stores calcium and other minerals
- Forms blood cells
- Muscular system functions:
- Provides movement
- Provides protection and support for other tissues
- Generate heats that maintain body temperature
- Skeletal system major organs:
- Bones
- Cartilage
- Associated ligaments
- Bone marrow
- Directional terms are generally grouped in pairs of opposites. All terms are based on the body being in the anatomical position—standing erect, arms at the sides, with face, palms, and feet facing forward. Keep in mind, too, that the terms right and left always refer to the patient’s right and left side.
- Muscular system major organs:
- Skeletal muscles and associated tendons
- The 206 bones in the adult human body are actually dynamic living tissue.
- Bone constantly breaks down and rebuilds itself, not just during the growth phases of childhood, but throughout the life span.
- Bone is filled with blood vessels, nerves, and living cells; in addition, its interaction with other body systems is necessary not only for movement, but also for life itself.