Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

studies the shape and structure of an organism and the relationship between its parts

studies the function of each body part and how these parts are coordinated to support a living organism

gross, microscopic, developmental, comparative, and systemic

the study of large and easily observable structures on an organism

the study of body parts by their shape

looking at organisms at a microscopic or deeper level than we can see with the naked eye

cytology and histology

the study of the structure, function, and development of cells that make up body parts

the study of tissues, cells, and cell byproducts that make up specific functions of an organism

the study of growth and development during an organism's life

the study of an organism's formation from fertilized egg to embryo

the study of human body parts with respect to similarities and differences to other animals

the study of the structure and function of various organs or parts in a particular organ system

the study of the integumentary system (the epidermis and the dermis layers of the skin and associated structures like hair and nails)

the study of the nervous system

chemical or molecular levels, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, organ system level, and organism level

atoms interact to form molecules; molecules join to form complex contractile protein fibers

interlocking heart muscle cells form cardiac muscle tissue

cardiac muscle tissue constitutes the bulk of the walls of the heart

the heart is a complex three-dimensional organ

the cardiovacular system includes the heart, the blood, and blood vessels

all of the organ systems must work together for a person to remain alive and healthy