ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

DEFINITION OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

*human physiology is the science of the mechanical,physical,and biochemical funtions of human in good health,their organs,and the cells of which they are composed.

HOW DO WE STUDY THE HUMAN BODY?
*body regions
-regional
-systematic
BODY CAVITIES?
there are empty space in our body where delicate organs are protected.if we cut open the body and take out all the internal organs,we all see:
*cranial cavity-brain
*thoracic cavity-hearts and lungs
*abdominal cavity(or peritoneal cavity)-digestive organs
*pelvic cavity-perineal organs
*verterbal canal-spinal cord
BODY SYSTEMS?
-body system consits of related organs with a common funtion.
ex:digestive system for processing food.
*MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTM-muscles and bones of the body.
*CARDIOVASKULAR SYSTEM-heart and blood vessels of the body.
*RESPIRATORY SYSTEM-system related to breathing activity of the body.
*DIGESTIVE SYSTEM-system related to processing of food in the body.
*URINARY SYSTEM-to prodution of urine in the body.
*NERVOUS SYSTEM-consits of the brain,spinal cord and all the nerves of the body.
*REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM-system consits of the reproductive organs of the body.
*ENDOCRINE SYSTEM-related to the glands and hormones of the body.
*INTEGUMENT SYSTEM-consits of the skin,hair and nails of the body.