1. Anatomy Overview Notes

2. Anatomy
study of structure of the body, and relationship among structures
“what” and “where” of the body
word itself means “to cut up”

4. Physiology study of how body functions
“how” is often on a chemical level.
structure of an organ determines its function

5. Levels of Structural Organization
How body and parts are organized
From small to large; simplest to complex
ATOMS – tiny building blocks of matter
CELLS – smallest unit of all living things

6. TISSUE – groups of similar cells that have a common function
ORGANS – composed of two or more tissue types that perform a specific function

7. ORGAN SYSTEM – group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common purpose
ORGANISM – composed of eleven organ systems; highest level of structural organization