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An Introduction to
Anatomy and
Physiology
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An Introduction to Studying the Human Body
• Learning Outcomes
• 1-5 Identify the major levels of organization in
organisms, from the simplest to the most
complex, and identify major components of each
organ system.
• 1-8 Use anatomical terms to describe body
sections, body regions, and relative positions.
• 1-9 Identify the major body cavities and their
subdivisions, and describe the functions of each.
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1-3 Anatomy and Physiology
• Anatomy
• Describes the structures of the body
• What they are made of
• Where they are located
• Associated structures
• Physiology
• Is the study of:
• Functions of anatomical structures
• Individual and cooperative functions
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Chemical (or Molecular) Level
• Atoms are the smallest chemical units
• Molecules are a group of atoms working together
• The Cellular Level
• Cells are a group of atoms, molecules, and organelles working
together
• The Tissue Level
• A tissue is a group of similar cells working together
• The Organ Level
• An organ is a group of different tissues working together
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ System Level
• An organ system is a group of organs working together
• Humans have 11 organ systems
• The Organism Level
• A human is an organism
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Figure 1-1 Levels of Organization
Cellular Level
Chemical and Molecular Levels
Heart muscle
cell
Protein filaments
Complex protein molecule
Atoms in combination
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Figure 1-1 Levels of Organization
Organ system
level
Organism
level
Organ Level
Tissue Level
Cardiac muscle
tissue
The heart
The
cardiovascular
system
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Integumentary
• Major Organs
• Skin
• Hair
• Sweat glands
• Nails
• Functions
• Protects against environmental hazards
• Helps regulate body temperature
• Provides sensory information
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Skeletal
• Major Organs
• Bones
• Cartilages
• Associated ligaments
• Bone marrow
• Functions
• Provides support and protection for other
tissues
• Stores calcium and other minerals
• Forms blood cells
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Muscular
• Major Organs
• Skeletal muscles and associated tendons
• Functions
• Provides movement
• Provides protection and support for other
tissues
• Generates heat that maintains body
temperature
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Nervous
• Major Organs
• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Peripheral nerves
• Sense organs
• Functions
• Directs immediate responses to stimuli
• Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems
• Provides and interprets sensory information about external
conditions
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Endocrine
• Major Organs
• Pituitary gland
• Thyroid gland
• Pancreas
• Adrenal glands
• Gonads
• Endocrine tissues in other systems
• Functions
• Directs long-term changes in the activities of
other organ systems
• Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
• Controls many structural and functional changes during
development
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Cardiovascular
• Major Organs
• Heart
• Blood
• Blood vessels
• Functions
• Distributes blood cells, water and dissolved
materials including nutrients, waste products,
oxygen, and carbon dioxide
• Distributes heat and assists in control of
body temperature
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Lymphatic
• Major Organs
• Spleen
• Thymus
• Lymphatic vessels
• Lymph nodes
• Tonsils
• Functions
• Defends against infection and disease
• Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Respiratory
• Major Organs
• Nasal cavities
• Sinuses
• Larynx
• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Lungs
• Alveoli
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Respiratory
• Functions
• Delivers air to alveoli (sites in lungs where
gas exchange occurs)
• Provides oxygen to bloodstream
• Removes carbon dioxide from bloodstream
• Produces sounds for communication
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Digestive
• Major Organs
• Teeth
• Tongue
• Pharynx
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Large intestine
• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Digestive
• Functions
• Processes and digests food
• Absorbs and conserves water
• Absorbs nutrients
• Stores energy reserves
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Urinary
• Major Organs
• Kidneys
• Ureters
• Urinary bladder
• Urethra
• Functions
• Excretes waste products from the blood
• Controls water balance by regulating volume of
urine produced
• Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination
• Regulates blood ion concentrations and pH
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Male Reproductive
• Major Organs
• Testes
• Epididymides
• Ductus deferentia
• Seminal vesicles
• Prostate gland
• Penis
• Scrotum
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Male Reproductive
• Functions
• Produces male sex cells (sperm),
suspending fluids, and hormones
• Sexual intercourse
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Female Reproductive
• Major Organs
• Ovaries
• Uterine tubes
• Uterus
• Vagina
• Labia
• Clitoris
• Mammary glands
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1-5 Levels of Organization
• The Organ Systems
• Female Reproductive
• Functions
• Produces female sex cells (oocytes) and
hormones
• Supports developing embryo from
conception to delivery
• Provides milk to nourish newborn infant
• Sexual intercourse
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1-8 Anatomical Terminology
• Superficial Anatomy
• Locating structures on or near the body surface
• Anatomical Landmarks
• Anatomical position: hands at sides, palms forward
• Supine: lying down, face up
• Prone: lying down, face down
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1-8 Anatomical Terminology
• Superficial Anatomy
• Anatomical Landmarks
• References to palpable structures
• Anatomical Regions
• Body regions
• Abdominopelvic quadrants
• Abdominopelvic regions
• Anatomical Directions
• Reference terms based on subject
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Figure 1-5a Anatomical Landmarks
Frontal or
forehead
Cranial
or skull
Otic or ear
Cephalic or head
Buccal or cheek
Facial
or face
Cervical or neck
Oral or mouth
Mental or chin
Thoracic or
thorax, chest
Axillary or armpit
Mammary
or breast
Brachial
or arm
Abdominal
(abdomen)
Umbilical
or navel
Antecubital
or front of
elbow
Anterior view
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Nasal or nose
Ocular, orbital
or eye
Trunk
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Figure 1-5a Anatomical Landmarks
Antebrachial
or forearm
Pelvic
(pelvis)
Trunk
Carpal or wrist
Palmar or palm
Manual
or hand
Pollex
Digits
or thumb (phalanges)
or fingers (digital
or phalangeal)
Patellar
or kneecap
Inguinal
or groin
Pubic
(pubis)
Femoral
or thigh
Crural
or leg
Tarsal or
ankle
Digits (phalanges)
or toes (digital or
phalangeal)
Hallux or
great toe
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Pedal
or foot
Anterior view
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Figure 1-5b Anatomical Landmarks
Cephalic
or head
Acromial or
shoulder
Dorsal or
back
Cervical
or neck
Olecranal
or back
of elbow
Upper
limb
Posterior view
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Figure 1-5b Anatomical Landmarks
Upper
limb
Lumbar
or loin
Gluteal
or buttock
Lower
limb
Popliteal or
back of knee
Sural
or calf
Calcaneal or
heel of foot
Plantar or
sole of foot
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Posterior view
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Figure 1-6a Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
Right Upper
Quadrant
(RUQ)
Left Upper
Quadrant
(LUQ)
Right Lower
Quadrant
(RLQ)
Left Lower
Quadrant
(LLQ)
Abdominopelvic quadrants. The four
abdominopelvic quadrants are formed by two
perpendicular lines that intersect at the navel. The
terms for these quadrants, or their abbreviations,
are most often used in clinical discussions.
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Figure 1-6b Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
Right
hypochondriac
region
Right lumbar
region
Right
inguinal
region
Epigastric
region
Umbilical
region
Hypogastric
(pubic)
region
Left
hypochondriac
region
Left lumbar
region
Left inguinal
region
Abdominopelvic regions. The nine abdominopelvic
regions provide more precise regional descriptions.
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Figure 1-6c Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
Liver
Gallbladder
Stomach
Spleen
Large intestine
Small intestine
Appendix
Urinary
bladder
Anatomical relationships. The relationship between
the abdominopelvic quadrants and regions and the
locations of the internal organs are shown here.
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Figure 1-7 Directional References
Superior
Cranial
Right
Left
Proximal
Anterior
or ventral
Posterior
or dorsal
Lateral
Caudal
Medial
Proximal
Distal
Inferior
A lateral view.
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Distal
An anterior view. Arrows
indicate important directional
terms used in this text;
definitions and descriptions
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are given in Table 12.
Table 1-2 Directional Terms
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1-8 Anatomical Terminology
• Sectional Anatomy
• Planes and sections
• Plane: a three-dimensional axis
• Section: a slice parallel to a plane
• Used to visualize internal organization and structure
• Important in radiological techniques
• MRI
• PET
• CT
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Figure 1-8 Sectional Planes
Frontal plane
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
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Table 1-3 Terms That Indicate Sectional Planes
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1-9 Body Cavities
• Essential Functions of Body Cavities
1. Protect organs from accidental shocks
2. Permit changes in size and shape of internal organs
• Ventral body cavity (coelom)
• Divided by the diaphragm
•
Thoracic cavity
•
Abdominopelvic cavity
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Figure 1-9 Relationships among the Subdivisions of the Ventral Body Cavity
Ventral Body Cavity
• Provides protection
• Allows organ movement
• Linings prevent friction
Subdivides during development into
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Surrounded by chest wall and
diaphragm
Peritoneal Cavity
Right Pleural Cavity
Mediastinum
Left Pleural Cavity
Surrounds right lung
Contains the
trachea, esophagus,
and major vessels
Surrounds left lung
Pericardial Cavity
Surrounds heart
Extends
throughout
abdominal cavity
and into superior
portion of pelvic
cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Contains many
digestive glands
and organs
Contains urinary
bladder,
reproductive
organs, last
portion of
digestive tract
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1-9 Body Cavities
• Serous Membranes
• Line body cavities and cover organs
• Consist of parietal layer and visceral layer
• Parietal layer — lines cavity
• Visceral layer — covers organ
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1-9 Body Cavities
• The Thoracic Cavity
• Right and left pleural cavities
• Contain right and left lungs
• Mediastinum
• Upper portion filled with blood vessels, trachea,
esophagus, and thymus
• Lower portion contains pericardial cavity
• The heart is located within the pericardial cavity
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Figure 1-10a The Ventral Body Cavity and Its Subdivisions
POSTERIOR
ANTERIOR
Pleural
cavity
Thoracic
cavity
Pericardial
cavity
Diaphragm
Peritoneal
cavity
Abdominal
cavity
Abdominopelvic
cavity
Pelvic
cavity
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Figure 1-10b The Ventral Body Cavity and Its Subdivisions
Visceral
pericardium
Heart
Pericardial
cavity
Air space
Balloon
Parietal
pericardium
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Figure 1-10c The Ventral Body Cavity and Its Subdivisions
ANTERIOR
Pericardial
cavity
Pleural cavity
Parietal
pleura
Right
lung
Left
lung
Mediastinum
Spinal cord
POSTERIOR
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1-9 Body Cavities
• The Abdominopelvic Cavity
• Peritoneal cavity: chamber within abdominopelvic
cavity
• Parietal peritoneum: lines the internal body wall
• Visceral peritoneum: covers the organs
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1-9 Body Cavities
• The Abdominopelvic Cavity
• Abdominal cavity — superior portion
• Diaphragm to top of pelvic bones
• Contains digestive organs
• Retroperitoneal space
• Area posterior to peritoneum and anterior to muscular
body wall
• Contains pancreas, kidneys, ureters, and parts of the
digestive tract
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1-9 Body Cavities
• The Abdominopelvic Cavity
• Pelvic cavity — inferior portion
• Within pelvic bones
• Contains reproductive organs, rectum, and bladder
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