The Basics of a Human
Anatomy
study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts
answers “what”
observation is used to see sizes and relationships of parts
observation through dissection
from greek word “anatomein” - to cut through
Gross anatomy microscopic anatomy
focus is on large / macroscopic structures are too small to be seen
structures with the naked eye
focused on easily observable cells and tissues can be viewed only
structures in the body with a microscope
seen by the naked eye specialized equipment
no need for a microscope
regional anatomy
determine the presence of the internal and external areas of the body which are
being studied based on their location, proximity and how they work collaboratively
ex. understanding the abdominal region of the body
The Basics of a Human 1
, doesnt have to be organs in the same system but how near one organ is to one
another
systemic anatomy
approach is towards determining the different systems in the body
Herophilus
pioneered the concept of dissection in human cadavers as early as 400 BC
initiated the concept of human cadavers
Claudius Galen
collected evidences that concerns the diff structures of the human body and animals
comparative anatomy
compare the structure in humans to animals
propositions ended as theories since some are not accepted today
his work paved the way for people to understand the importance of studying this field of
biology
some propositions werent true because of the continuous advancement in this study
Leonardo da Vinci
utilized the concept of anatomy in his artworks
incorporated the fascination of the human body in making his artworks more realistic and
substantial in nature
used dissection to study the human body and incorporate them in his artworks as models
prominent in terms of making sure that human beings will be given justification in his
artworks because he is mainly looking at it with deeper meaning
promotes dissection to produce works of art
Andreas Vesalius
father of modern anatomy
compiled all facts concerning anatomy and put them in a book
pioneered a lot of studies and justifications concerning the previous claims of those who
revolutionized the study in this field
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, Physiology
study of how the body and its parts work or function
answers “how”
structure determines what functions can occur
for example, the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs have very thin walls, a feature that enables
them to exchange gases and provide oxygen to the body
William Harvey
known for his work on systemic circulation
initiated the concept of modern experimental physiology
Albrecht von Haller
published the first manual in physiology which played a role in revolutionizing the interest
of people in this field
Antoine Lavoisier
known for concept of respiration
production of heat
Claude Bernard
developed the concept of self regulation or homeostasis
survivability among individuals
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
anatomy and physiology go hand in hand because justifying the structure will be made
possible by determining its function
in order for us to justify the concept of the structure, we have to relate it to a particular function
that it carries out
the structure determines what functions can occur
The Basics of a Human 3
Anatomy
study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts
answers “what”
observation is used to see sizes and relationships of parts
observation through dissection
from greek word “anatomein” - to cut through
Gross anatomy microscopic anatomy
focus is on large / macroscopic structures are too small to be seen
structures with the naked eye
focused on easily observable cells and tissues can be viewed only
structures in the body with a microscope
seen by the naked eye specialized equipment
no need for a microscope
regional anatomy
determine the presence of the internal and external areas of the body which are
being studied based on their location, proximity and how they work collaboratively
ex. understanding the abdominal region of the body
The Basics of a Human 1
, doesnt have to be organs in the same system but how near one organ is to one
another
systemic anatomy
approach is towards determining the different systems in the body
Herophilus
pioneered the concept of dissection in human cadavers as early as 400 BC
initiated the concept of human cadavers
Claudius Galen
collected evidences that concerns the diff structures of the human body and animals
comparative anatomy
compare the structure in humans to animals
propositions ended as theories since some are not accepted today
his work paved the way for people to understand the importance of studying this field of
biology
some propositions werent true because of the continuous advancement in this study
Leonardo da Vinci
utilized the concept of anatomy in his artworks
incorporated the fascination of the human body in making his artworks more realistic and
substantial in nature
used dissection to study the human body and incorporate them in his artworks as models
prominent in terms of making sure that human beings will be given justification in his
artworks because he is mainly looking at it with deeper meaning
promotes dissection to produce works of art
Andreas Vesalius
father of modern anatomy
compiled all facts concerning anatomy and put them in a book
pioneered a lot of studies and justifications concerning the previous claims of those who
revolutionized the study in this field
The Basics of a Human 2
, Physiology
study of how the body and its parts work or function
answers “how”
structure determines what functions can occur
for example, the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs have very thin walls, a feature that enables
them to exchange gases and provide oxygen to the body
William Harvey
known for his work on systemic circulation
initiated the concept of modern experimental physiology
Albrecht von Haller
published the first manual in physiology which played a role in revolutionizing the interest
of people in this field
Antoine Lavoisier
known for concept of respiration
production of heat
Claude Bernard
developed the concept of self regulation or homeostasis
survivability among individuals
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
anatomy and physiology go hand in hand because justifying the structure will be made
possible by determining its function
in order for us to justify the concept of the structure, we have to relate it to a particular function
that it carries out
the structure determines what functions can occur
The Basics of a Human 3
