1-Human Organization

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Human anatomy

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practical, applied science that provides the foundation for understanding physical performance and body health.

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Gross anatomy

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It is the study of the structures of a cadaver that can be observed with naked eye. The study of gross anatomy may involve dissection. The aim is to collect data about the larger structures of organs and organ systems


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Surface anatomy

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deals with surface features of the body that can be observed or palpated (felt firmly).

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Surface anatomy is good for

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation, surgery, physical therapy, making X rays and electrocardiograms, giving injections, drawing blood, listening to heart and respiratory sounds, measuring the pulse and blood pressure, and finding pressure points to stop arterial
bleeding,

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Microscopic anatomy

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Deals with the study of structure with the help of a microscope

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Radiological anatomy

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It involves the study of anatomical structures as they are visualized by X-rays, ultrasound scans or other specialized procedures (CT/MRI scans) performed on living body.

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Surgical anatomy

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knowledge of gross anatomy is of paramount and of permanent

importance to the surgeon

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Developmental anatomy (embryology)

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deals with the study of prenatal stages (266/280 days) of development

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Anatomical position

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• standing erect = straight
• eyes looking straight on front
• Upper limbs are by the sides of the body, palms facing forward
• Lower limbs are together and digits (toes) pointing forward

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Anatomical Planes

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These are imaginary planes (lines) that
cut through the body when it is in
anatomical position.

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Median plane

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Some of the front to the back divided the body to two equal parts in the midline

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Sagittal parts

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divided the body unequal parts

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Coronal

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Divide anterior and posterior

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Horizontal

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Important for CT AND MRI

Transverse

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Superior (cranial)

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Nearer to the head

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Inferior (caudal)

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Nearer to the feat

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Anterior (ventral)

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Nearer to the front

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Nearer to the back

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Medial

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Nearer to the medial plane (midline)

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Lateral

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Farther from the median line

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Intermediate

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Between

“ heart is intermediate to the lungs”

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Palmar

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Palm side of the hand

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Plantar

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The bottom of the foot

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Proximal

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Nearer to the trunk/point of origin

“ chest and abdominal cavity “

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Distal

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Away from the trunk/point of origin

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Superficial

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Nearer to/on the surface | “Towards the skin”

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Deep

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Farther from the surface

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External

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Towards/on the exterior

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Internal

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Towards/on the interior

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Parietal

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External wall of a body cavity

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Visceral

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Pertaining to covering of an organ

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Ipsilateral

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Same side of the body

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Contralateral

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On the opposite side of the body.

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Evagination

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Outward bulging of the wall of a cavity.

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Invagination

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Inward bulging of the wall of a cavity.

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hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and | nitrogen

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Are account for more than 99% of total number of atom in the body

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Hydrogen

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62%

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Oxygen

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26%

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Carbon

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10%

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Nitrogen

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1.5%

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Trace elements

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0.5%

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Water

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67%

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Proteins

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20%

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Lipids

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10%

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Carbohydrates

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3%

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Skeletal system

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206 bones

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Muscular system

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It consists of about 650 muscles that aid in movement

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Pelvic cavity

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Contains urinary bladder, reproductive organs, & rectum

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The thoracic cavity is further divided into two pleural cavities by

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invagination of lungs on both side and a pericardial cavity in the middle by the heart.

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peritoneal cavity by

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invagination of some abdominal organs, the abdominal cavity