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Introduction to Human Anatomy

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Covers the levels of structural organization in the body, functions of human life, process of metabolism, types of movement, type of cell growth patterns, requirements for human life, negative/positive feedback loops, anatomical terminology, directional terms, body planes, dorsal & ventral body cavities, regions/quadrants of peritoneal cavity, membranes in heart, types of medical imagining

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August 25th 2026


KAAP220-011

Introduction to Human Body
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Anatomy: “to cut apart” (Greek)

Gross = Macro (Large structures that can be observed w/ naked eye)
Micro = Small/Structures that can be observed w/ microscope (i.e. tissues & cells)

Regional Anatomy = Relationships of all structures in a specific region
Systemic Anatomy = Study of structures that make up a discrete body system

Compartmentalization & Organization: Separating things into their own unique
space (i.e. Membrane separates ions & fluids)



Levels of Structural Organization in Human Body

, Functions of Human Life
● Organization
● Metabolism
● Responsiveness & Movement
● Development, Growth & Reproduction

Homeostasis: Physiological balance for an individual’s set of parameters
**Outside of Homeostasis = Disease




Metabolism
Metabolism: Net products of catabolism and anabolism
Catabolism: Break down → Releases energy
Anabolism: Growth of Molecules → Consumes energy

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