HTHSCI 1H06 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1,7: Carpal Bones, Coronary Circulation, Metatarsal Bones
14 Dec 2015
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Anatomy: is the science of body structure: ana = up | -tomy = process of cutting, it was first studied by cutting. Physiology: is the science of body functions: physio- = nature | -logy = study of. Structure represents function: example: the walls of air sacs in lungs are thin, permitting rapid movement of inhaled oxygen. Six levels of organization: atoms: smallest units of matter, molecules: two or more atoms, dna, smallest living unit in the body, epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous, have recognizable shapes and specific functions, chemical, cellular, tissues, organs, system, organismal. Non invasive: no insertion of an instrument through the skin or body opening: inspection: examiner observes, palpitation: gently touching. Enlarged or tender organs: auscultation: listening. Crackling in lungs: percussion: beat through (tapping then listening to sounds. Anatomical position: standard position of reference: erect facing the observer, level head, eyes forward, lower limbs parallel, feet are flat facing forward, upper limbs are the sides, palms forward, reclining body.
