Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
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Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts.
Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts function.
They are closely related because the structure of a body part often determines its function.
Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels.
The simplest level, involving atoms and molecules that form the building blocks of matter.
Cells are the smallest living units in the body, each with specific functions.
A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
A structure composed of at least two different tissue types that performs a specific function.
A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the body.
The highest level of organization, representing the entire living individual.
Homeostasis maintains a stable internal environment necessary for survival and function.
The standard reference position in anatomy where the body stands upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward.
Coronal (frontal), sagittal, and transverse planes divide the body into sections.
The body into left and right parts.
The body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) parts.
The body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.
Superior means above; inferior means below.
Anterior means front; posterior means back.
Medial means toward the midline; lateral means away from the midline.
Protects the body, regulates temperature, and provides sensory information.