PRESENTACIÓN CUERPO HUMANO

THE HUMAN BODY

CONCEPTS

Human anatomy is the scientific study of the body’s structures.

In the past, anatomy has primarily been studied via observing injuries, and later by the dissection of anatomical structures of cadavers

but in the past century, computer-assisted imaging techniques have allowed clinicians to look inside the living body.

CONCEPTS

Human physiology is the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body.

Personal Note

It is difficult to study structure (anatomy) without knowledge of function (physiology). The two disciplines are typically studied together because form and function are closely related in all living things.

Physiology explains how the structures of the body work together to maintain life.

Language of Anatomy

Anatomists and healthcare experts use specific terms to discuss human body anatomy, which can be a bit overwhelming at first. But don't worry, the goal isn't to confuse you. It's all about making things clearer, efficient, and reducing mistakes in medicine. Imagine you tell a friend you have a scar "above the wrist." Is it on the forearm near the hand, at the base of the hand, palm-side, or back-side? Using exact terms like anatomical position, directional terms, and more helps avoid confusion and makes things much more precise and understandable.

Anatomists use a standardized body position, just like maps have north on top, to make communication clearer. This "map," called anatomical position, helps us all understand better!

Language of Anatomy

This will help you grasp the topic a bit better and make things clearer.

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