Intro to A&P

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What is ANATOMY?

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It is the study of body structure

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What is PHYSIOLOGY?

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It is the study of the function of structures

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The proper function of anatomical structures help the body to

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maintain a steady-state internal environment.

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is the ability of the body to maintain steady-state conditions inside.

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HOMEOSTASIS

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What is macroscopic anatomy?

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The study of structures one can see with a naked eye

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What is Microscopic anatomy?

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The study of structures one can only see with an assistive device like a microscope

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What are the 2 Major subdivisions of anatomy

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Macroscopic and Microscopic

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What are the main three types of macroscopic or gross anatomy

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Systemic anantomy, Regional anantomy and Surface anantomy

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the study of structures that work together as an organ system to accomplish a specific function.

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Systemic anatomy

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study of all of the structures in a particular area (“region”) of the body.

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Regional anatomy

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the study of visible landmarks on the exterior of the body. These landmarks help one relate to the deeper anatomical structures

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Surface anatomy

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Microscopic anatomy can also be studied at several levels which are

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Cytology and Histology

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the study of the structure of individual cells.

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Cytology

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the study of the structure of tissues.

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Histology

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there are other anatomical divisions that are sometimes used which are

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Developmental anatomy, Pathological anatomy and Radiographic anatomy

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the study of how structures change between conception and death.

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Developmental anatomy

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type of developmental anatomy but specific to the changes that occur between conception and birth.

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EMBRYOLOGY

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the study of how disease affects structures. This could be at the macroscopic or microscopic level.

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Pathological anatomy

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the study of microscopic structures using various imaging techniques.

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Radiographic anatomy

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the smallest units of matter.

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ATOMS

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when two or more atoms join together via chemical bonds.

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MOLECULES

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In living organisms, there are four groups of large molecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.

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BIOMOLECULES

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the human body is composed from 4 elements. Can you name which four?

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Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen

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the smallest living units of an organism

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CELLS

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are the basic structural and functional units of living beings.

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CELLS

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form when groups of similar cells work together to perform a specific function.

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TISSUES

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There are four basic types of tissue in the body

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1. epithelial tissue
2. connective tissue
3. muscle tissue
4. nervous tissue

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form when two or more tissues are working together in a functional way.

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ORGANS

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groups of organs working together in a functional and purposeful way.

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ORGAN SYSTEMS

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the living individual that is a composite of the various organ systems all working together to ensure survival

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ORGANISM LEVEL