Course Introduction

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Ch 1: Introduction to Anatomy
Chapter Objectives
q q q

Define study of Anatomy Identify the levels of organization Understand anatomical and directional terminology to be used during course Review body cavities and lining membranes

Immerse yourself into the language of Anatomy

Anatomy (= to cut open)

q q

Gross Anatomy Microscopic Anatomy Developmental Anatomy (study of first

2 months of development: _?_)

Comparative Anatomy

Gross Anatomy
q Surface

Anatomy (Ch 12) Anatomy (superficial and internal Anatomy (11 organ systems)

q Regional q Systemic

features in specific area of body, e.g. head and neck....)

11 Organ systems
different organs work together to provide specialized functions

Body Coverings Support & Movement Integration & coordination Transport Absorption / Excretion Reproduction

Microscopic Anatomy
q

Cytology (mostly EM pictures)

SEM TEM

Histology

Anatomy at Different Scales (Metric Scale)

Fig 1.1

Levels of Organization:
COHN 99.5%

See figs. 1.3 & 1.4

99.9% =

Anatomy & the Importance of

a Precise Vocabulary

Language of Anatomy based mostly on . . . ? Also Eponyms (= ?)

Superficial Anatomy
Generally consider body in Anatomical Position while studied
Two other positions: supine and prone

Anatomical Directions
Anterior vs. ?; medial vs. ?; superior vs. ? . . . Etc. . . . Proximal vs. distal

Anatomical Regions:

Take words apart!

In the clinic: Abdomino-pelvic Regions

Sectional Anatomy
3 sectional planes:
q q q

transverse ( or cross) section frontal (or coronal) section sagittal section (mid- and para-)

Fig 1.14

Body Cavities

Dorsal

Ventral

Sectional Anatomy and Clinical Technology

Clinical Discussion:
q Avoid

cutting open

q Computers

integrate raw data transmitted by electrical signals procedures:

q Radiological

X-rays CT MRI

Since Traditional: X-rays 1895

X-ray of skull Radiodensity of different tissues Varies: Denser tissues absorb more radiation Disadvantage?

Best for bones and some tumors and tuberculosis nodules in lungs

Contrast Medium

Use of heavy elements such as _______, iodinated molecules etc.etc.

Clinical Discussion:

The visible

Human
Produce series of sections in one sectional plane at small intervals
Combine to reconstruct the 3-D object (serial reconstruction)

Allows for very exact analysis of complex structures

Male sectioned at 1 mm intervals, female at 0.33 mm intervals.