Scope of anatomy & physiology HAP I BP101T

B. PHARM UNIT 1 HAP

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology By – Devendra Kumar Rawat Assistant Professor M.Pharm (Pharmacology) B.M.S. College Of Pharmacy, Nasratpur , Tiloi , Distt . Amethi (Chapter – 1)

2. Scope of Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy :- It is the study of structures of different parts of the body, their forms, position and relationship to each other. Physiology :- It is the study of functions of the body parts (whole Or Individual structures), and systems present in the body. Mainly 12 types of body systems are there, which are: Central Nervous system Autonomic nervous system Respiratory system Cardiovascular system

3. Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Skeletal system Reproductive system Muscular system Endocrine system Excretory system Integumentary system

4. Various terms used in Anatomy Cell :- cell is the smallest, basic, living, structural and funtional unit of the body. Tissue :- A group of cells whichn are similar in structure and functions. Anatomical position :- this is the upright position of the body with the head facing forwards. Proximal end :- It means the part of the structure nearest to a given point. Distal end :- It means the part of the structure away from a given point.

5. Superior :- It is upper end of the body. Inferior :- It is the lower end of the body. Symmetric :- Right and left parts are similar. E.g., eyes, ears, lungs, kidneys. Asymmetric :- Right and left parts are not similar. E.g., wrist. Median line :- The central plane or midline of the body which divides it into two halves. i.e , Right and left

6. Other terms which are also used in anatomy and physiology Cytology :- Study of structure and function of the cell. Histology :- Study of tissues. Myology :- Study of muscles. Neurology :- Study of nervous system. Cardiology :- Study of the heart. Osteology :- Study of bones. Haematology :- Study of blood. Odontology :- Study of teeth, Arthrology :- Study of Joints. Pathology :- Study of nature, causes of diseases.