BIOSC-139 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sagittal Plane, Transverse Plane, Anatomical Terminology
9 Sep 2020
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The human body: an orientation: define anatomy and physiology, and describe the subdisciplines of anatomy. Anatomy: the study of the structure of the human body. Gross anatomy the study of body structures that can be examined by the naked eye such as the bones, lungs, and muscles. All structures in a single body region, such as the abdomen or head, are examined as a group. All the organs with related functions are studied together; best for relating structure to function. Surface anatomy the study of shapes and markings (called landmarks) on the surface of the body that reveal the underlying organs. Microscopic anatomy/histology the study of structures that are so small they can be seen only with a microscope-- Such as cells and cell parts; groups of cells, called tissues; and the microscopic details of the organs of the body (stomach, spleen, and so on). Other branches of anatomy (good to know, but not as important)
