1 CHAPTER 1 An Introduction to the Human Body Copyright © 2007 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Principles of Human Anatomy Eleventh Edition Gerard J. Tortora & Mark T. Nielsen What is Anatomy What is Anatomy Anatomy is the study of structure & the relationships between the structures. Each structure is designed in such a way to carry out a particular function. Several subdivisions within anatomy: Surface Gross Systemic Regional Histology Cytology Levels of Structural Organization Levels of Structural Organization Chemical Cellular Tissue Organ System Organismal Systems of the Body Systems of the Body Integumentary (skin) Skeletal (bones) Muscular (skeletal muscles) Cardiovascular (heart, blood, vessels) Lymphatic (lymph, spleen, thymus, nodes, tonsils) Nervous (brain, spinal cord, nerves, special senses) Endocrine (hormone-producing glands) Respiratory (lungs and air passageways) Digestive (GI tract, accessory organs) Urinary/Renal (Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder & urethra) Reproductive (gonads, ducts & accessory glands) Anatomical Position Anatomical Position The reference point from which anatomical structures are described. Allows directional terms to be clearly defined to describe relationships between structures. Body upright Palms facing forward If the body is lying face down – prone If the body is lying face up - supine 01_02 01_02