anatomy

• Protomy


  Branch of biology with study of structure
• Playciology


  Scientific study of functions and mechanisms
• MRI


  Non-invasive medical imaging tool that uses a large magnet and radio waves to create detailed images of the body
• CT scans


  Combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles to provide more detailed information than plain X-rays
• Integumentary System


  System of organs forming the outermost layer of an animal's body
• Functions of Integumentary System

  • Maintain water balance
  • Protect the deeper tissues
  • Excrete wastes
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Provide attachment sites for sensory receptors
• Skin


  Largest organ of the human body, comprising 12-15 percent of total body weight
• Epidermis


  Outermost layer of the skin, providing initial barrier to the external environment
• Merkel Cells


  Specialized cells in the skin
• Keratin


  Protein that helps form hair, nails and skin
• Keratinocytes


  Main constituent cell in the epidermis, forming a barrier
• Dermis


  Underlying connective tissue layer
• Adipose tissue


  Layer of insulation to protect internal organs
• Skeletal System


  Foundation of our body
• Functions of Skeletal System

  • Support structure to our body
  • Gives the body its shape
  • Makes blood cells
  • Provides protection for internal organs
  • Stores minerals
  • Allows movement
• Ribs


  Long curved bones that form the rib cage
• Large Intestine


  Responsible for processing indigestible food material
• Types of Muscle Tissue

  • Cardiac
  • Skeletal
  • Smooth
• Pelvic Girdle


  Forms the bony framework of the pelvis
• Mouth


  First part of the digestive tract, adapted to receive and begin digestion of food
• Cardiac muscle


  Responsible for the contractility of the heart
• Stomach


  Hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract of humans
• Small Intestine


  Long tube-like organ that connects the stomach
• Esophagus


  Muscular tube that passes food into the stomach
• Main parts of the Digestive System

  • Mouth
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Small Intestine
  • Large Intestine
  • Anus
• Digestive System


  Breaks down food into nutrients
• Functions of the Respiratory System

  • Gas Exchange
  • Breathing
  • Sound Production
  • Olfactory Assistance
  • Protection