OPENSTAX A&P

OPENSTAX A&P chapter 1
anatomy

study of bodily structures



(section 1.1)




gross anatomy

study of body's larger structures



example

∙ study of the brain (as opposed to neurons)



(section 1.1)




microscopic anatomy

study of bodily structures that can only be observed with the use of a microscope or other magnification
devices



example

∙ study of the neuron (as opposed to the brain)



(section 1.1)




regional anatomy

,study of the interrelationships of all the structures in a specific body region



example

∙ study of structures within the abdominal region



(section 1.1)




systemic anatomy

study of the structures that make up specific body system



example

∙ study of the nervous system



(study 1.1)




homeostasis

state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things



(section 1.1)




cell

smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism



(section 1.2)

, organelles

tiny functioning units within a cell



(section 1.2)




tissue

group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function



(section 1.2)




organ

anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types



each organ performs one or more physiological function withing the body



(section 1.2)




organ system

group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body



(section 1.2)



organism

living being that has a cellular structure and that can independently perform all physiologic functions
necessary for life