An Introduction to the Human Body
Anatomy study of structure relationships among structures Derived from the Greek words: - Anatome - to dissect - Ana - apart - Tomy - cut
Subdivisions of Anatomy Examples: - gross anatomy (macroscopic) study of large body parts (muscles, bones, and internal organs) - histology (microscopic) study of cells and tissues requiring the use of a microscope
Physiology study of the functions of body parts and how they work together - physio - working - ology - study
Subdivisions of Physiology Examples: - neurophysiology - brain and nervous tissue - cardiac - heart - respiratory - lungs and trachea - reproductive - reproductive organs - renal - kidneys, bladder, and ureters - endocrine - endocrine organs
Levels of Structural Organization atoms molecules cells tissues organs systems organism
Atoms tiny building blocks of matter Examples of the most common atoms: carbon (C) hydrogen (H) oxygen (O) nitrogen (N) calcium (Ca) potassium (K) sodium (Na)
atoms combine together to form molecules
Molecules chemical combination of 2 or more atoms Examples of molecules: - proteins - carbohydrates - fats - vitamins
Molecule ATP
Cells basic structural and functional units of an organism cell groups have different structures perform different functions specialized structures within a cell are called organelles
Cell
Tissues Four basic types of tissues in the human body: - epithelial tissue - muscle tissue - connective tissue - nervous tissue
Epithelial Tissue - Skin
Muscle Tissue
Connective Tissue - Bone
Nervous Tissue - Brain
Tissues (cont.) each cell within a tissue has a specific function Examples: - parietal cells produce hydrochloric acid (HCl) in stomach - mucous cells produce mucus
Organs structures composed of two or more tissue types specific functions recognizable shapes Examples: - heart, lungs, brain, liver, stomach, intestines, etc.
Organ
Systems several organs work together for a common purpose Example: - digestive system includes many organs, each with its own function
Organ System digestive system