What is Anatomy?

What is Anatomy?

Study of the body’s structure and relationships

What is Anatomy?

Subdivisions

1) Macroscopic Anatomy – The study of gross structure

Macroscopic Anatomy

Divided into two different approaches:

Regional Anatomy where a particular section or area of the body is examined, such as the abdomen.

Systemic Anatomy where a specific structure is studied, such as the digestive system.

Subdivisions

2) Microscopic Anatomy – The study of microscopic structure

Subdivisions

Subdivisions of microscopic anatomy include:Cytology or the

study of the cellsHistology or the

study of tissues

Subdivisions

3) Developmental Anatomy examines the changes is an organism from conception to death.

What is Physiology?

Study of the body’s function or “How does it work?”

What is Physiology?

Study of the body’s function or “How does it work?”

Physiology combines biochemistry, chemistry and physics.

For example: Enzyme ActionpH and ion formationElectrical potential and mechanics

Physiology

Focuses on events and adjustments at the cellular level.

Exercise Physiology

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Anatomy & Physiology I

This course will focus on:• Identification of tissues types• Specific function of tissues• Microscopic &Macroscopic structure

of bone, Muscle and Nerves

For Example

You will be able to identify this tissue as cuboidal epithelium. and that its major role is absorption.

For Example

You will be able to identify this as the cervical vertebrae as opposed to the thoracic or lumbar vertebrae and why.

For Example

Understand the mechanism of muscle contraction.

For Example

You will be able to identify the major muscles and groups on the human body.

For Example

You will be able to identify major parts of the human brain and their function

For Example

You will be able to identify the organization of the nervous system

For Example

Other topics will include the endocrine and reproductive systems.

For these topics, you will

Use the microscope to study tissues and cells

For these topics, you will

Use clay models to learn the human muscles

For these topics, you will

Dissect the musculature of the cat

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For these topics, you will

Dissect the brain of the sheep

You will

• Get a taste of what a college course is like

• Get 4 credits from WCC if you get a C or better

• OMG! How do I study for this course?