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Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 1 Anatomy & Physiology Overview 2 The Human Body Each individual is unique, but the basic structure and function of the human body does not vary much from one person to the next. 3 3 Anatomy Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts as well as their relationship to one another. For example, to describe the anatomy of the stomach, you might discuss its size, shape, color and location. 4 The word ?anatomy? is from the Greek ?tomy? which means to cut and ?ana? which means apart. Gross anatomy is the study of dissected animals or organs. Microscopic anatomy refers to the study of structures too small to be seen without a microscope or other magnifying instrument. 4 Physiology

Anatomy - Integumentary System Notes

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Integument- refers to your skin; means covering --integument is the largest organ of the human body--Components- cutaneous membrane (skin), hair, nails, and exocrine glands (sebaceous and sudoriferous) Function of the Integumentary System: Protection- water loss, heat loss, bacterial invasion, chemicals Excretion- waste removed; excess salt, water, and urea Body temperature regulation- sweating and blood vessel dialation and constriction Cutaneous Sensation- respond to outside stimuli Vitamin D Synthesis- cholesterol molecules are converted into vit. D when exposed to UV rays Blood Reservoir-- holds large volume of blood Two major regions of integument: Epidermis and Dermis

Muscle and Gland Cheat Sheet

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Additional Info Origin Insertion Point Action Latissimus Dorsi A broad muscle around the sides of the thoracic area Lumbar vert. & last few of thoracic vert. Proximal end if the humerus Moves forelimb dorsally & caudally Trapezius Broad muscle above & covering the cranio-dorsal edge of Latissimus Dorsi From the occipital bone & first 10 Thoracic vert. Spine of scapula Moves scapula medially Deltoids Muscles that cover the should girdle Spine of scapula Anterior ridge of the humerus Flexes the humerus Int. & Ext. Oblique Broad muscles covering entire lateral ab. area Caudal ribs & from the Lumbodorsal Fascia Onto an Apo neurosis ? Linea Alba Constructs abdomen Biceps Femoris Broad muscle covering most of the caudal half of the lat. Upper hind limb
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