Anatomy and Physiology OpenStax
anatomy
study of body structure
gross anatomy
study of structures easily seen by the naked eye
regional anatomy
how structures work together in specific regions of the body
systemic anatomy
how structures work together in the specific body system
physiology
chemistry/ physics of the body; how the structures of the body work together
homeostasis
maintenance of body's internal balance
How was anatomy studied in the past?
Evaluating injuries and cadavers.
,What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy is the study of the body's structures and physiology is the study of how those structures work
together.
What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
Both areas of study need the other to be fully understood; they depend on one another
What is form and function? How are they related?
Form is the composition of a body structure. Function is how that structure operates. They are related
because composition determines how a structure will function.
What are the six levels of organization in the body?
Chemical
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism
cell
smallest unit of living things
tissue
, similar cells that work together
organelle
tiny structure that carries out functions in a cell; mini-organs for the cell
organ
structure that has 2+ tissue types
organ system
2+ organs that work together to maintain bodily functions
organism
being that can live independently and has cell structure
What does the integumentary system do?
covers internal body structures
senses input from environment
What does the skeletal system do?
supports the body
helps us move
anatomy
study of body structure
gross anatomy
study of structures easily seen by the naked eye
regional anatomy
how structures work together in specific regions of the body
systemic anatomy
how structures work together in the specific body system
physiology
chemistry/ physics of the body; how the structures of the body work together
homeostasis
maintenance of body's internal balance
How was anatomy studied in the past?
Evaluating injuries and cadavers.
,What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy is the study of the body's structures and physiology is the study of how those structures work
together.
What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
Both areas of study need the other to be fully understood; they depend on one another
What is form and function? How are they related?
Form is the composition of a body structure. Function is how that structure operates. They are related
because composition determines how a structure will function.
What are the six levels of organization in the body?
Chemical
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism
cell
smallest unit of living things
tissue
, similar cells that work together
organelle
tiny structure that carries out functions in a cell; mini-organs for the cell
organ
structure that has 2+ tissue types
organ system
2+ organs that work together to maintain bodily functions
organism
being that can live independently and has cell structure
What does the integumentary system do?
covers internal body structures
senses input from environment
What does the skeletal system do?
supports the body
helps us move
