Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Anatomy is the scientific study of the body’s structures and how they relate to each other.
Physiology is the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of body structures and how they work together to support life functions.
It states that anatomy and physiology are interrelated; anatomy explains structure, physiology explains function, and both are needed to understand the human body.
Atoms → Molecules → Organelles → Cells → Tissue → Organ → Organ systems → Organism
Organization, Metabolism, Responsiveness, Movement, Development, Growth, and Reproduction.
Metabolism is the sum of all anabolic (building) and catabolic (breaking down) reactions in the body.
A dynamic state of internal balance around a set point that the body continuously monitors and adjusts to maintain stability.
Receptor (sensor), Control Center, and Effector.
Monitors a physiological value, senses changes, and sends signals to the control center.
Determines the set point, receives signals from the receptor, and decides if and how to respond.
Receives commands from the control center and performs the response, usually a muscle or gland.
A mechanism that reverses a deviation from the set point to maintain body parameters within normal range.
Body temperature regulation, blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation, and blood pH balance.
Positive feedback intensifies a change and moves the system away from normal; it is normal only with a definite end point, such as childbirth.
Severe consequences or diseases like diabetes and hypertension may result; the ability to restore homeostasis decreases with age.
Body standing upright, feet shoulder-width and parallel, palms and toes facing forward.
Refers to the front or direction toward the front of the body.
Refers to the back or direction toward the back of the body.
Superior means above or higher; Inferior means below or lower in position.
Proximal is nearer to the point of attachment or trunk; Distal is farther from the point of attachment or trunk.
Sagittal plane (divides left and right), Frontal (coronal) plane (divides front and back), and Transverse (horizontal) plane (divides top and bottom).
A plane is an imaginary 2D surface passing through the body; a section is the actual cut surface made along a plane.
Dorsal cavity (cranial and vertebral) and Ventral cavity (thoracic and abdominopelvic).
Thin double-layer membranes that cover organs and cavity walls, reducing friction with fluid between layers.
Pericardium (heart), Pleurae (lungs), and Peritoneum (abdominopelvic organs).
Into nine regions and four quadrants to localize organs and describe pain or abnormalities.
Right upper quadrant (RUQ), Left upper quadrant (LUQ), Right lower quadrant (RLQ), Left lower quadrant (LLQ).