Anatomy and PhysiologyWeek 1 - Chapter # 1

Planes & Anatomical Vocabulary

Ms. Silva2014-2015

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School

Anatomy and Physiology

• Anatomy describes the form and organization of body parts.

• Physiology considers the functions of anatomical parts.

• The function of an anatomical part depends on the way it is constructed.

• Anatomy deals with the FORM or STRUCTURE (morphology) of the body and its ORGANIZATION.

• Physiology studies the FUNCTION of these parts.

• The topics of anatomy and physiology are difficult to separate because the structures of body parts are so closely associated with the functions. – Ex. The chambers of the heart are adapted to

pump blood through blood vessels.

Homeostasis

• Is a condition of a stable internal environment.

• Body parts function only when the concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen and the conditions of heat and pressure remain within certain narrow limits.

Homeostatic Mechanisms

• Homeostatic mechanisms are self regulating control systems. Negative feedback.

1. Receptors- which provide info. about specific conditions (stimuli) in the internal environment.

2. Set point- which tells what a particular value should be. Ex. body temperature 98.6*F. Homeostasis in a healthy person changes around the set point.

3. Effectors- which cause responses that alter conditions in the internal environment.

Example – Insulin (which metabolizes fats & carbs) stops being secreted

when blood glucose (sugar) decreases

Levels of Organization• Cell (One heart cell)• Tissue (Pieces of the heart) *• Organ (The whole heart)• Organ system (The heart, blood, blood vessels)

**• Organism (You as a whole)

** In the human body, the most complex level of organization is the organ system.

* Tissues are layers or masses that have common functions.

Organization of the Human Body

• Axial portion- which includes the head, neck, and trunk. (Dorsal: back and Ventral: front)

• Appendicular portion- which includes the upper and lower limbs.

• Viscera or visceral organs- vital organs.

Dorsal Cavity

• Dorsal cavity: cavity in the back of the body. Axial portion.

– Divided into the following:

1. Cranial cavity: - skull & contains the brain2. Spinal cavity: Vertebral canal contains the

spinal cord and backbone

Ventral CavityVentral cavity: located in the front of the body. • Divided into the following: 1. Thoracic 2. Abdominopelvic cavities **Divided by diaphragm1. Thoracic cavity: - contains the heart & lungsMediastinum separates the cavity into 2

compartments: Left and right• pleural cavities: - contain the lungs• pleural membrane: lines the pleural cavity• pericardial cavity: - contains the heart• pericardium: lines the pericardial cavity

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2. Abdominoplevic cavity: abdominal cavity + pelvic cavity

• abdominal cavity: contains stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, and most of the small and large intestines

• peritoneum: lines the abdominal cavity• mesentery: holds the organs/viscera in place.• pelvic cavity: contains bladder, reproductive

organs, end of large intestines

Organ Systems1. Integumentary2. Skeletal3. Muscular4. Nervous5. Endocrine6. Cardiovascular7. Lymphatic8. Digestive9. Respiratory10. Urinary11. Reproductive

Body Covering

1. The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands (hair follicles).

• Protects underlying tissues, regulates body temperature, houses sensory receptors, and synthesizes various substances.

Support and movement

2. Skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilages and ligaments.

• Provides a framework, protective shields, and attachments for muscles. Produces blood cells and stores inorganic salts.

3. Muscular system includes the muscles of the body.

• Moves body parts, maintains posture, and produces body heat.

Integration and coordination

4. Nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs.

• Receives impulses from sensory parts, interprets these impulses, and acts on them by stimulating muscles or glands.

5. Endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones, which regulate metabolism.

• Includes pituitary, thyroid, adrenal gland and pancreas, ovaries, testes, pineal gland, and thymus gland.

Transport

6. Cardiovascular system includes the heart and blood vessels.

• Blood transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes.

7. Lymphatic system is composed of lymphatic vessels, lymph fluid, lymph nodes, thymus gland, and spleen.

• Defends body against disease-causing agents.

Absorption and excretion

8. Digestive system receives foods, breakdown food into usable molecules, and eliminates waste.

• Includes mouth, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestine.

9. Respiratory system exchanges gases between the air and blood.

• Includes nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

10. Urinary system filters waste from the blood and helps maintain water, acid-base, and electrolyte balance.

• Includes kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

Reproduction

11. Reproductive system produce new organisms.

• Male reproductive transports sperm cells• Female reproductive transports egg cells

Anatomical Terminology

• Anatomical position: Terms of relative position are used to describe the location of a part relative to another part.

1. Superior: Above2. Inferior: Below

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3. Anterior: Front4. Posterior BackEx. the spinal cord is posterior to the heart 5. Medial means towards the midline.6. Lateral means towards the side. Ex. the ears are lateral to the nose.

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7. Proximal also is in reference to another part. It means closer to the point of origin.

8. Distal is the opposite of proximal. It means farther from the point of origin.

9. Superficial is close to the surface.10. Deep is far from the surface.

Body Sections

• Sagittal: A sagittal section divides the body into right and left portions. Mid-sagittal if it passes the midline.

• Transverse (horizontal, cross-sectional) A transverse section divides the body into superior and inferior portions

• Frontal (coronal): A coronal section divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.