1. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

2. Anatomy – the study of the structure and shape of body parts and their relationship to each other.
Physiology – the study of how the body and its parts work or function.

3. At the end of this introduction, you will…
Define ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Know the levels of organization, from simplest to most complex
Describe the body cavities and be able to identify them on a diagram.
Describe the ANATOMICAL POSITION
Understand the body sections (slices) used to observe internal structures, be able to label them on a diagram (sagittal, transverse, coronal)
Describe the body regions and be able to identify them on a diagram

5. Body Cavities Posterior (Dorsal) = back side
Anterior (Ventral) = front side
Thoracic = chest (heart, trachea, lungs..)
Abdomen = stomach area (spleen, intestines)
Pelvic = lower abdomen (bladder, reproductive organs)
DIAPHRAGM:  Separates the thoracic and pelvic region
SEROUS MEMBRANE - covers and surrounds organs SEROUS FLUID  - lubricates organs

7. Axial Portion - head, neck, trunk
Appendicular Portion - arms & legs

8. *Study and learn the following terms: 1. Superior 2. Inferior
Anatomical Terminology
Anatomical Position: normal standing position, face forward, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward
*Study and learn the following terms:
1. Superior
2. Inferior
3. Anterior
4. Posterior
5. Medial
6. Lateral
7. Proximal
8. Distal
9. Superficial 10. Deep

14. Homework: Organ Systems Concept Map