Anatomy and Physiology

anatomy of the hand, which is long, jointed bones with attached muscles,

allows it to grasp objects.

Anatomy and Physiology are difficult to separate because

anatomical structures make possible their functions.

Researchers have recently sequenced the human genome, which will help explain anatomy and physiology at the

cellular and molecular levels.

Anatomists rely on

examination of the body.

Physiologists rely on

experimentation.

Physiology is the study of

function of body parts.

A recent physiological discovery is the identification of a hormone,

ghrelin that controls fat.

The heart valves ensure that blood

moves in the proper direction.

The structure of the heart includes

powerful, muscular walls which allow it to propel blood into blood vessels.

The shape of the mouth allows it to

receive food.

Teeth can function to break solid foods because of their

shape.

Anatomy is the study of

structure of body parts including their forms and organization.

A recent anatomical discovery is a previously unknown muscle between

two bones in the hand.