AHS150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Myocyte, Heart Rate, Potential Space
30 Jan 2017
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Anatomy: structure or study of structure and the relation of its part to each other. Physiology: the science that deals with the function of organisms or their parts. Dissection: the careful cutting apart of body tissue to examine them. Inspection: observing the body for any obvious changes from normal. Palpation: touching the body surfaces with the hands. Auscultation: listening to body sounds (often with aid of a stethoscope) Percussion: tapping on the surface of the body with fingertips and listening to resulting echo. The skin, or integumentary system, is the body"s largest organ. It protects us from the outside world, and is our first defense against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Our skin also helps regulate body temperature and eliminate waste through perspiration. In addition to skin, the integumentary system includes hair and nails. Our bodies are supported by the skeletal system, which consists of 206 bones that are connected by tendons, ligaments and cartilage.
