The Human Body: Anatomy and Physiology

What is the study of the human body known as?

Which element is NOT mentioned as a component of the human body?

What percentage of the adult male body is water?

What is the function of physiology in relation to the human body?

Which type of bone tissue is dense, smooth, and homogeneous?

What is the purpose of studying the human body for health professionals, physiologists, anatomists, and artists?

What is the main function of the rib cage?

Which component of the skeletal system protects the brain and spinal cord?

How many subdivisions does the skeleton have?

Which type of bone consists of a layer of spongy bone sandwiched between two thin layers of compact bone according to Figure 5.1?

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Which type of bone tissue consists of small needlelike pieces of bone with many open spaces?

How many basic types of osseous (bone) tissue are there?

Which component of the skeletal system is responsible for blood cell formation (hematopoiesis)?

What are the two subdivisions of the skeletal system?

Human Body and Anatomy

The study of the human body is known as anatomy.

Composition of the Human Body

Water makes up approximately 55-60% of an adult male's body weight.

Physiology and the Human Body

Physiology is the study of the functions and processes that occur within the human body.

Bone Tissue Types

Compact bone tissue is dense, smooth, and homogeneous.
Cancellous bone tissue consists of small needlelike pieces of bone with many open spaces.
There are two basic types of osseous (bone) tissue.

Skeletal System

The skeleton has two main subdivisions: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
The axial skeleton includes the bones that protect the brain and spinal cord.
The rib cage is part of the axial skeleton and its main function is to protect the organs in the chest cavity.

Bone Structure and Function

Long bones, such as the humerus and femur, consist of a layer of spongy bone sandwiched between two thin layers of compact bone.
The axial skeleton provides support and protection for the brain and spinal cord.

Importance of Studying the Human Body

Studying the human body is essential for health professionals, physiologists, anatomists, and artists to understand its structure and function.
The skeletal system is responsible for blood cell formation (hematopoiesis).

Test your knowledge about the human body, its anatomy, and how it functions. Explore the various systems that work together to maintain homeostasis and keep the body functioning optimally.