Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

An Introduction
to
Anatomy &
Physiology

Lecture Presentation by:

Renzo Arellano
Shawie Charl Tejada
John Robert Asiwagan
Faye Ann Cabino

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Section 1: An Introduction to Studying the Human Body

Learning Outcomes

1.1 Briefly describe the difference between anatomy and physiology.

1.2 Describe how to use the text and art together to master learning.

1.3 Explain how to approach complex concepts with multiple parts.

1.4 Describe the anatomical position and how you should view sectional images.

1.5 Explain the significance of learning outcomes in acquiring knowledge and skills.

Module 1.1: Using your textbook effectively is key to your success

 Anatomy—structure

 Physiology—function

 Structure determines function

 Biology—the study of life

 Illustrations are especially important

Module 1.1: Review

A. What is human A&P?

B. Define the term biology.

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Learning Outcome: Briefly describe the difference between anatomy and physiology.

Module 1.2: Comprehending the art is essential

To understanding A&P

 Integrate information

In art and words for

success

 Research with eye

Tracking equipment

Shows that learning

And comprehension

Levels are greater for

Students who studied

Art and text together

 Art and text go hand In hand

Module 1.2: Comprehending the art is essential

 Text-art integration—

no page flipping or hunting

for illustration associated

with text

• Text and art are combined,

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with key text in the art itself

Module 1.3 Break down the art in step-wise

Fashion to learn the topic

 Tasks become easier

when broken down

 Start with the key

 With figures with

steps, begin with

step 1 and follow

numerical order

Module 1.3: Break down the art

 Read left-to-right, column-by-column

 Every new one- or two-page module starts with a title

 Look for numbered red blocks

• Read the text and study the image

• Answer review questions

• Move on to next numbered red block

 At completion of the module, answer the integration questions

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Break down the art

Module 1.3: Review

A. Calculate the area in blue. All numbers are in Centimeters (cm).

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Learning Outcome: Explain how to approach Complex concepts with multiple parts.

Module 1.4 Orient yourself to all art in the same way

 Anatomical position

• Standing erect, face forward (anteriorly), arms at side, palms anterior facing

• Lying face up in supine position

 Find point of reference and put yourself in position of images

Module 1.4 Orient yourself to all art in the same way

 In this text, all body cross sections are from same Perspective
 To read, orient as if standing at feet of person who is in supine position, looking
up toward the head

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Module 1.4: Review

A. Look at the woman standing.

on which wrist is her bracelet found?

Module 1.4: Review

B. What is the structure marked

with an X in the MRI scan?

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Learning Outcome: Describe the anatomical position And how you should view sectional images.

Module 1.5: Learning Outcomes correspond to modules and what

you should be able to do after completing chapter

 Module—independent, self-contained unit about a specific topic

 Section—set of modules placed in a series that are interdependent

 Learning Outcomes—educational objectives that use key verbs to target

knowledge, comprehension, and specific skills.

Module 1.5: Learning Outcomes correspond to modules

 Learning classification scheme—identifies fundamental levels of learning, from

lower-order thinking to higher-order skills.

 Read the text, study the image, and pay attention to Learning Outcomes for
success.

Module 1.5: Review

A. Define module, and state where the Learning outcomes appear.

B. Describe learning classification scheme.

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Learning Outcome: Explain the significance of learning outcomes in acquiring knowledge

and skills.

Section 2: A&P in Perspective

Learning Outcomes

1.6 Describe homeostasis, and identify basic study skill strategies to use in this
course.

1.7 Describe the common characteristics of life and the basic processes in humans
and other animals.

1.8 Define anatomy and physiology, and describe macroscopic and microscopic
anatomy.

1.9 Explain the relationship between structure and

function.

Module 1.6: Focused study is important for learning anatomy and

physiology

 Basic approach in studying

A&P: “What is the structure, and how

does it work?”

 “Black Box”
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• When you know what something does

but not how

 One of the most important concepts to learn:

• Homeostasis

- A relatively stable internal environment

Module 1.6: Review

A. What do scientists mean when they use the term “Black Box”?

B. Identify several strategies for success in this course.

Learning Outcome: Describe homeostasis, and identify basic study skill strategies to use in
this course.

Module 1.7: Organisms share common characteristics and processes

Characteristics of all living things

1. Composed of cells

2. Complex structural arrangement

3. Detect and respond to stimuli

4. Maintain a relatively stable internal

environment

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