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Human Anatomy College Notes

Human Anatomy is the study of the structure and function of the human body, divided into gross and microscopic anatomy. The body is organized into levels from chemical to organismal, and consists of 11 major systems essential for survival. Key concepts include directional terms, body cavities, and four basic tissue types.

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Human Anatomy College Notes

Human Anatomy is the study of the structure and function of the human body, divided into gross and microscopic anatomy. The body is organized into levels from chemical to organismal, and consists of 11 major systems essential for survival. Key concepts include directional terms, body cavities, and four basic tissue types.

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Human Anatomy - College Level Notes

1. Introduction to Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy is the scientific study of the structure of the human body. It is closely related to physiology,

the study of the function of body parts. Anatomy is divided into gross (macroscopic) anatomy and microscopic

anatomy. Gross anatomy includes surface, regional, and systemic anatomy, while microscopic anatomy

includes cytology and histology.

2. Levels of Structural Organization

The human body is organized into levels:

- Chemical level: atoms and molecules

- Cellular level: basic structural and functional units of life

- Tissue level: groups of similar cells

- Organ level: different types of tissues joined together

- System level: related organs with a common function

- Organismal level: all systems working together

3. Major Body Systems Overview

There are 11 major systems in the body, each with specific functions vital for homeostasis and survival.

These include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,

respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

4. Directional Terms and Body Planes

Directional terms describe positions of structures:

- Superior/Inferior

- Anterior/Posterior

- Medial/Lateral

- Proximal/Distal

- Superficial/Deep

Body planes include sagittal (left/right), frontal (anterior/posterior), and transverse (superior/inferior) planes.
Human Anatomy - College Level Notes

5. Body Cavities

The major body cavities are:

- Dorsal (cranial and vertebral)

- Ventral (thoracic and abdominopelvic)

These cavities contain and protect internal organs, separated by the diaphragm.

6. Tissues

Four basic tissue types:

- Epithelial: covers body surfaces and lines cavities

- Connective: supports and binds tissues

- Muscle: contracts to produce movement

- Nervous: transmits impulses for coordination

7. Organ Systems Overview

- Integumentary: skin, hair, nails; protects and regulates temperature

- Skeletal: bones, cartilage; support and protect

- Muscular: skeletal muscles; movement

- Nervous: brain, spinal cord; controls responses

- Endocrine: glands; hormone production

- Cardiovascular: heart, blood vessels; transport

- Lymphatic: lymph nodes, spleen; immunity

- Respiratory: lungs, trachea; gas exchange

- Digestive: stomach, intestines; nutrient absorption

- Urinary: kidneys, bladder; waste excretion

- Reproductive: testes/ovaries; reproduction

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