anatomy and physiology: introductory notes
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Anatomy and Physiology: Introductory notes . Intro to Anat and PHys. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Anatomy: Branch of science that deals with the STRUCTURE of body parts, forms and organization 4 Subcategories: 1) Microscopic – cell/tissue study - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
INTRO TO ANAT AND PHYS
Introduction to Anatomy and PhysiologyAnatomy:
◦Branch of science that deals with the STRUCTURE of body parts, forms and organization
4 Subcategories:◦1) Microscopic – cell/tissue study◦2) Gross – what you can SEE (w/out
assistance)◦3) Pathological – study of germs,
pathogens and how they affect body◦4) Developmental – embryonic
development
Gross
Microscopic
Developmental
Pathological
Introduction to Anatomy and PhysiologyPhysiology:
◦Branch of science that deals with the FUNCTIONS of body parts
Very closely associated with each other
Ex: human hand◦Anatomy: bones, length, joints, nails,
skin◦Physiology: bones – attach to muscle;
joints – muscle movement; skin – pathogen protection
Levels of OrganizationAtom – smallest particle of an element
with the properties of that elementMolecules – a particle composed of
two or more joined atomsMacromolecules – a large molecule
made of many smaller molecules joined together (protein, nucleic acid, carb)
Organelles – part of a cell that performs a specific function
Cells – structural and functional unit of life
Levels of OrganizationTissue – a group of cells working
together to perform the same function (ex: cardiac muscle)
Organ – a group of tissue working together to perform same function (ex: stomach, liver)
Organ/body systems – a group of organs working together to perform similar functions (ex: digestive, respiratory)
Organism/Individual – a group of body systems performing all functions needed to maintain homeostasis (ex: you!)
Levels of Organization
INTRO TO HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
11 Body SystemsIntegumentarySkeletalMuscularNervousEndocrineCardiovascular/CirculatoryLymphatic/ImmuneDigestiveRespiratoryUrinary/ExcretoryReproductive
IntegumentaryIncludes:
◦Skin, accessory organs (hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands)
Functions:◦Regulate body temperature◦Sensory reception◦Synthesize products
(lipids, proteins)
SkeletalIncludes:
◦Bones, ligaments, cartilageFunctions:
◦Provide support and protection◦Muscle attachment◦Produce blood cells
MuscularIncludes:
◦Muscle tissue (cardiac, smooth, skeletal)
Functions:◦Provide forces that move body parts◦Maintain posture◦Source of heat
NervousIncludes:
◦Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs (eyes, ears, tongue/mouth, nose)
Functions:◦Detect changes in environment◦Cells communication◦Receive and interpret
signals from receptors
EndocrineIncludes:
◦Pituitary gland, hypothalamus, pancreas, liver, ovary, testes, adrenal, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroid
Functions:◦Secrete hormones
(chemical messengers)
Cardiovascular/CirculatoryIncludes:
◦Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood, lungs
Functions:◦Transport blood gases (O2 and CO2)◦Transport nutrients◦Transport hormones◦Move wastes to
excretory system
Lymphatic/ImmuneIncludes:
◦Lymph, nodes, thymus, spleenFunctions:
◦Transport body tissue fluid back to bloodstream
◦Carries fat away from digestive tract
◦Defend body against infection
DigestiveIncludes:
◦Stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, mouth, teeth, pharynx, salivary glands, esophagus
Functions:◦Breakdown food◦Absorb nutrients◦Send wastes to
be excreted
RespiratoryIncludes:
◦Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Functions:◦Exchange O2
and CO2 between blood and air
Urinary/ExcretoryIncludes:
◦Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra
Functions:◦Removes wastes
from blood◦Helps body maintain
water and salt balance◦Produces, stores,
excrete urine
ReproductiveIncludes:
◦Male: scrotum, testes, epididymides, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, penis, urethra
◦Female: ovary, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, vulva
Functions:◦Produce and maintain gamete sex cells◦Transfer gametes to female (male’s
system)◦Support development of fetus (female’s
system)
LIVING ORGANISMS AND
THEIR PROCESSES
Characteristics of LifeAll life performs metabolism
◦Def – the sum total of all chemical reactions in a body (includes breakdown and synthesis of macromolecules)
9 characteristics of life:◦1) Movement:
Ability to change positions or move internal organs
◦2) Respond to stimuli: Ability to react to change inside and outside
of body Respond to environmental (internal or
external) conditions/stimuli
Characteristics of Life9 characteristics of life:
◦3) Growth: Increase in body size (without a change a
shape)◦4) Reproduction:
Ability to reproduce new organisms and new sex cells (sperm and egg)
◦5) Maintain homeostasis Respiration, circulation, excretion,
digestion, absorption◦6) Organization:
Body is organized into levels
Characteristics of Life9 characteristics of life:
◦7) Assimilation: Ability to change absorbed substances
into different forms◦8) Evolution:
Ability for the species/population to evolve and adapt to environment
◦9) Energy use: Ability to use (and convert) energy into
useable forms
Requirements of Living Organisms
5 Requirements: ◦1) Water – most abundant molecules,
cells require an aqueous/water environment◦2) Food – provides nutrients, energy◦3) O2 – used to release energy from food◦4) Heat – energy form, determines - in
part - the rate of most chemical reactions in body
◦5) Pressure – important in maintaining homeostasis (circulation and respiration)
Virtually all processes in the human body occur to maintain homeostasis◦Def: an organism’s maintenance of a
relatively constant internal state within set ranges.
◦Ex: Temp – 98.6oF Blood Pressure – 120/80, Blood pH – 7.4 Hydration – 60% water
Homeostasis
HomeostasisHomeostatic control mechanisms◦This is HOW your body controls homeostasis
◦Three basic components: 1) Sensor/Receptors: Provide info about
specific conditions/stimuli in internal environment
2) Integrator/Set point: what the value SHOULD be (ex: temp = 98.6oF)
3) Effectors: cause bodily responses that alter conditions in the environment
HomeostasisUses feedback to respond to stimuli◦Feedback is used to regulate: Body temp, Blood
pressure, Respiration, Digestion, Hormone secretion
HomeostasisNegative feedback:
◦Def: correction of deviation, moves in opposite direction or reduces effector action
◦Most bodily processes operated by neg feedback Ex: your body temp drops in response to cold
weather, you shiver, this causes rapid muscle contractions – produces heat, body temp increases
Ex: thermostat set @ 68oF, your air conditioning is running all day, 68oF is reaches, air conditioner shuts off
HomeostasisPositive feedback:
◦Def: amplifies or reinforces the change that is occurring
◦Very few normal positive feedback mechanisms in the human body Ex: childbirth, blood clotting, sneeze
◦Can be very harmful, disastrous Ex: cell cycle regulation
(cancer and tumors)Feedback: In plain English!
ANATOMICAL TERMINOLO
GYWe will be using these terms the REST OF THE SEMESTER! It is
imperative that you learn them now – for GOOD!!!
Body PositionsName Location
Superior Above another part, closer to head
Inferior Below another part, toward the feet
Anterior Ventral, toward the front
Posterior Dorsal, opposite of anterior, toward the back
Medial Imaginary midline, close to middle
Lateral Toward the side
Proximal Closer to a point of attachment to trunk
Distal Opposite of proximal, farther from point of attachment
Superficial Situated near surface, peripheral
Deep Opposite of superficial, more internally located
Directional Terms
Table 1.1
Directional Terms
Table 1.1 (continued)
Directional Terms
Table 1.1 (continued)
Body Planes/Sections
Plane Name Description
SagittalLengthwise plane that divides the body into left and right portions
TransverseHorizontal, Plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions
CoronalFrontal, Plane that divides body into anterior and posterior portions
Figure 1.13 pg. 15
Body Regions Region name Description
Abdominal Region b/t thorax and pelvis
Acromial Point of the shoulderAntebrachial ForearmAntecubital Space in front of the elbow
Axillary ArmpitBrachial ArmBuccal CheekCarpal WristCeliac Abdomen
Cephalic HeadCervical Neck
Body Regions Region name Description
Costal RibsCoxal HipsCrural LegCubital ElbowDigital Finger, toeDorsal Back
Femoral ThighFrontal ForeheadGenital Reproductive organsGluteal Buttocks
Inguinal Depressed area near thigh, groin
Body Regions Region name Description
Lumbar Region of lower back b/t ribs and pelvis
Mammary BreastMental ChinNasal Nose
Occipital Lower posterior region of headOral Mouth
Orbital Eye cavityOtic Ear
Palmar Palm of handPatellar Front of kneePectoral Chest
Body Regions Region name Description
Pedal FootPelvic Pelvis
Perineal Region b/t anus and external reproductive organs
Plantar Sole of footPopliteal Area behind knee
Sacral Posterior region b/t hipbonesSternal Middle of thoraxTarsal Instep of foot
Umbilical NavelVertebral Spinal column