Terminology
Anatomy The scientific discipline that investigates the structure of the body
Example : The stomach is a J- shaped pouch like organ located in the abdomen
Physiology The scientific discipline that deals with the functions of living things
Example : The stomach temporarily stores food and secretes enzymes
In nature ____________ follows ______________. structure function “Stuff is shaped to do its job”
In order to learn HOW something works, you need to know WHAT is looks like and WHERE it is
3 major types of Anatomy o Systemic o Regional o Surface
Study of systems in the body Systemic Anatomy
Study of the areas of the body Regional Anatomy
Study of external structures to locate deeper structures Surface Anatomy