General organization The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, which pumps blood throughout the body, and the blood vessels, which are a closed network of tubes that transport the blood. There are three types of blood vessels: ▪ Arteries—which transport…
Part I: Nervous system overview The nervous system is structurally divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) ( eFig. 9.1 ). Components of the CNS are the brain and spinal cord, which are enclosed by…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 8, Head and Neck, can be Found on the Accompanying Ebook: Conceptual overview General Description The head and neck are anatomically complex areas of the body. Head Major compartments The head is composed of a…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 7, Upper Limb, CAN BE FOUND ON THE ACCOMPANYING EBOOK: Conceptual overview General Description The upper limb is associated with the lateral aspect of the lower portion of the neck and with the thoracic wall.…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 6, Lower Limb, can be Found on the Accompanying Ebook Conceptual overview General Description The lower limb is directly anchored to the axial skeleton by a sacroiliac joint and by strong ligaments, which link the…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 5, Pelvis and Perineum, Can be Found on the Accompanying Ebook Conceptual overview General Description The pelvis and perineum are interrelated regions associated with the pelvic bones and terminal parts of the vertebral column. The…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 4, Abdomen, can be Found on the Accompanying Ebook Conceptual overview General Description The abdomen is a roughly cylindrical chamber extending from the inferior margin of the thorax to the superior margin of the pelvis…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 3, Thorax, CAN BE FOUND ON THE ACCOMPANYING EBOOK Conceptual overview General Description The thorax is an irregularly shaped cylinder with a narrow opening (superior thoracic aperture) superiorly and a relatively large opening (inferior thoracic…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 2, Back, Can be Found on the Accompanying Ebook Conceptual overview General Description The back consists of the posterior aspect of the body and provides the musculoskeletal axis of support for the trunk. Bony elements…
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES for Chapter 1, The Body, CAN BE FOUND ON THE ACCOMPANYING EBOOK What is anatomy? Anatomy includes those structures that can be seen grossly (without the aid of magnification) and microscopically (with the aid of magnification). Typically,…