Human Anatomy
Introduction to Anatomy
Define study of Anatomy
Identify the levels of organization
Understand anatomical and directional terminology to be used during course
Review body cavities and lining membranes
Immerse yourself into the language of Anatomy
Anatomy (= to cut open)
Gross Anatomy
Microscopic Anatomy
Developmental Anatomy (study of first 2 months of development: _?_)
Comparative Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
Surface Anatomy
Regional Anatomy
Systemic Anatomy
11 Organ systems different organs work together to provide specialized
functions
Body Coverings
Support & Movement
Integration & coordination
Transport
Absorption / Excretion
Reproduction
Microscopic Anatomy
Cytology (mostly EM pictures)
Histology
SEM
TEM
Anatomy at Different Scales (Metric Scale)
Levels of Organization:Levels of Organization:
COHN – 99.5%
99.9% =
Generally consider body in Generally consider body in Anatomical PositionAnatomical Position while studied while studiedTwo other positions: Two other positions: supinesupine and and proneprone
Anatomical DirectionsAnatomical Directions Anterior vs. ?; medial vs. ?; superior vs. ? . . . Anterior vs. ?; medial vs. ?; superior vs. ? . . .
Etc. . . .Etc. . . .
Proximal vs. distalProximal vs. distal
Superficial Anatomy
In the clinic: Abdomino-pelvic Regions
Planes
Frontal» Think front!
Transverse» “ Trans” = across
Sagittal » Especially mid-sagittal
Oblique» Any Diagonal
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Sectional Anatomy
3 sectional planes:
transversetransverse ( or cross) section
frontalfrontal (or coronal) section
sagittalsagittal section (mid- and para-)
Body Cavities
Dorsal
Ventral
Body Cavities
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Body Cavities
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