Chapter 1
Anatomy Physiology
study of the structure of the body study of the function of the body
structure determines function
Levels of structural complexity:
Chemicals → Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems → Organisms
Anatomical Position Terms
- standing erect
- arms at the sides
- palms forward
- feet close together
TERMS
• Superficial – Deep
• Ipsilateral (same side)
– Contralateral (opposite
sides)
Body Planes definition
(mid-) sagittal (median)
separates left from right
frontal (coronal)
separates anterior from posterior
transverse
separates superior from inferior
Oblique
In angle
Abdominal regions Abdominal Quadrants
Anatomy Physiology
study of the structure of the body study of the function of the body
structure determines function
Levels of structural complexity:
Chemicals → Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ systems → Organisms
Anatomical Position Terms
- standing erect
- arms at the sides
- palms forward
- feet close together
TERMS
• Superficial – Deep
• Ipsilateral (same side)
– Contralateral (opposite
sides)
Body Planes definition
(mid-) sagittal (median)
separates left from right
frontal (coronal)
separates anterior from posterior
transverse
separates superior from inferior
Oblique
In angle
Abdominal regions Abdominal Quadrants
