The Human Body: An Orientation

The Human Body
An Orientation
An Overview of Anatomy
Anatomy - The study of the structure of the
human body
Physiology - The study of body function
An Overview of Anatomy
Anatomical terminology
Based on ancient Greek or Latin
Provides standard nomenclature worldwide
Branches of anatomy
Gross anatomy
Microscopic anatomy (histology)
Surface anatomy
The Hierarchy of Structural Organization
Chemical level atoms form molecules

Cellular level cells and their functional subunits
Tissue level a group of cells performing a common
function
Organ level a discrete structure made up of more than
one tissue
Organ system organs working together for a common
purpose
Organismal level the result of all simpler levels working
in unison
The Hierarchy of Structural Organization
Figure 1.1
Systemic v. Regional Anatomy
Systemic study of anatomy by system

Regional study of anatomy by region
Most students use a combination of regional and
systemic study
The Integumentary System
Forms external body covering

Protects deeper tissues from
injury
Synthesizes vitamin D
Site of cutaneous receptors
(pain, pressure, etc.) and sweat
and oil glands
The Skeletal System
Protects and supports

body organs
Provides a
framework for
muscles
Blood cells formed
within bones
Stores minerals
The Muscular System
Allows manipulation of
environment
Locomotion
Facial expression
Maintains posture
Produces heat
The Nervous System
Fast-acting control system

Responds to internal and
external changes
The Endocrine System
Glands secrete hormones

that regulate
Growth
Reproduction
Nutrient use
The Cardiovascular System
Blood vessels transport blood

Carries oxygen and carbon
dioxide
Also carries nutrients and
wastes
Heart pumps blood through
blood vessels
Figure 1-2(f)
The Lymphatic System
Picks up fluid leaked from

blood vessels
Disposes of debris in the
lymphatic system
Houses white blood cells
(lymphocytes)
Mounts attack against foreign
substances in the body
The Respiratory System
Keeps blood supplied with

oxygen
Removes carbon dioxide
Gas exchange occurs through
walls of air sacs in the lungs
The Digestive System
Breaks down food into

absorbable units
Indigestible foodstuffs
eliminated as feces
The Urinary System
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes

Regulates water, electrolyte,
and acid-base balance
Reproductive System
Overall function is to produce offspring
Testes produce sperm and male sex hormones
Ovaries produce eggs and female sex hormones
Mammary glands produce milk
Figure 1-2(l)
Gross Anatomy An Introduction
Anatomical position a common visual reference point
Person stands erect with feet together and eyes forward
Palms face anteriorly with the thumbs pointed away from the
body
Figure 1.3
Gross Anatomy An Introduction
Regional terms names of specific body areas
Axial region the main axis of the body
Appendicular region the limbs
Directional terminology
Refers to the body in anatomical position
Standardized terms of directions are paired terms
Figure 1.3
Orientation and Directional Terms
Table 1.1 (1 of 3)
Table 1.1 (2 of 3)
Table 1.1 (3 of 3)
Regional Terms
Figure 1.4a
Regional Terms
Figure 1.4b
Body Planes and Sections
Coronal (frontal) plane - Lies vertically and divides body into anterior
and posterior parts
Median (midsagittal) plane - Specific sagittal plane that lies vertically
in the midline
Transverse plane - runs horizontally and divides body into
superior and inferior parts
Figure 1.5
Oblique section through the trunk
Figure 1.6
Body Cavities and Membranes
Dorsal body cavity
Cavity subdivided
into the cranial
cavity and the
vertebral cavity.
Cranial cavity
houses the brain.
Vertebral cavity
runs through the
vertebral column
and encloses the
spinal cord
Ventral body cavity
subdivided into:
Thoracic cavity
divided into three
parts
Two lateral parts
each containing a
lung surrounded by a
pleural cavity
Mediastinum
contains the heart
surrounded by the
pericardial sac
Ventral body cavity
Abdominopelvic
cavity divided into
two parts
Abdominal cavity
contains the liver,
stomach, kidneys,
and other organs
Pelvic cavity
contains the bladder,
some reproductive
organs, and rectum
Serous cavities a slit-like space lined by a serous
membrane
Pleura, pericardium, and peritoneum
Parietal serosa outer wall of the cavity
Visceral serosa covers the visceral organs
Other Body Cavities
Oral cavity
Nasal cavity
Orbital cavities
Middle ear cavities
Synovial cavities
Abdominal Regions and Quadrants
Abdominal regions divide the abdomen into nine regions
Abdominal Quadrants
Abdominal quadrants divide the abdomen into four quadrants
Right upper and left upper quadrants
Right lower and left lower quadrants

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The Human Body

Chemical level atoms form molecules

Systemic study of anatomy by system

Forms external body covering

Protects and supports

Fast-acting control system

Glands secrete hormones

Blood vessels transport blood

Picks up fluid leaked from

Keeps blood supplied with

Breaks down food into

Eliminates nitrogenous wastes

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