Solutions
Regional anatomy
focus on everything in one region ex) region=head, learn everything in the head
Systemic Anatomy
gross anatomy studied by system
Surface anatomy
focus on regions of the skin
Cytology
study of the cell
Histology
study of tissues
Developmental Anatomy
structural changes throughout life
Embryology
developmental stages before birth
Pathological anatomy
structural changes caused by disease
radiographic anatomy
structures visualized by x-rays etc
what is the axiom relating anatomy to physiology?
Form reflects function
Levels of structural organization of your body from smallest to largest
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organismal
structure and function of integumentary
-skin
-sweat glands
-oil glands
-hair
-nails
->protects deep tissues from injury and synthesizes vitamin D
Skeletal system (Structures)
, -bone
-cartilage
-ligaments
skeletal system functions
-protect and support organs
-provides framework for muscles
-site of blood cell formation (hemopoiesis)
-stores minerals
Muscular System (Structures and functions)
-manipulation of environment
-produce heat
-drives circulation
Nervous system structures
-brain
-spinal cord
-nerves
nervous system function
-fast acting control system of body
-responds to stimuli by activating muscles and glands
Endocrine system functions
-glands secrete hormones into blood to regulate processes
-slower acting control system of body
-hormones must diffuse
endocrine system structures
-hypothalamus
-pituitary
-thyroid
-adrenals
-Pancreas (endocrine and exocrine)
-pineal
-reproductive hormones
cardiovascular system
-heart and blood vessels
-pumps blood & blood vessels transport blood
lymphatic system structure
- red bone marrow
-thymus
-spleen
-lymph nodes