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Chapter: 01-An Introduction to the Human Body

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  • Anatomy and physiology provide the foundation for understanding body parts and functions.
  • Anatomy is the science of body structures and the relationships among those structures.
  • The prefix ana- means up.
  • The suffix -tomy means the process of cutting.
  • Anatomy was first studied by dissection, which involves cutting apart body structures.
  • Dissection is the careful separation of body structures to study their relationships.
  • The prefix dis- means apart.
  • The suffix -section means the act of cutting.
  • Modern imaging techniques contribute to the advancement of anatomical knowledge.
  • Physiology is the science of body functions and explains how body parts work.
  • The prefix physio- means nature.
  • The suffix -logy means the study of.
  • Anatomy focuses on structures, while physiology focuses on functions.
  • There are several branches of anatomy and physiology that describe different aspects of the body.

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