Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1

What is Anatomy? In Greek: –ana = apart –tomy = to cut Anatomy –The study of the STRUCTURE and shape of the body and body parts, and their relationships to one another

What is Physiology? In Greek: –physio = nature –ology = to study Physiology –The study of how the body and its parts work or FUNCTION

Body Systems Skeletal System Muscular System Nervous System Endocrine System Cardiovascular System Lymphatic System Respiratory System Digestive System Urinary System Reproductive System

Body Systems For every body system, we will always learn both –ANATOMY (STRUCTURE) How its built, what it looks like –PHYSIOLOGY (FUNCTION) How it works, what it does

Introduction to Body Systems: Group Presentations In your assigned group, you will: –Prepare a presentation on your assigned body system that will include An oral presentation of assigned information A labeled visual aid (drawing)