Importance Of Anatomy And Physiology

Theme 1: Introduction to Anatomy, Educational Activities to be completed from blackboard platform for point.
1. Explain the importance of studying anatomy and physiology.
As a future nursing student and EMT B, I understand that anatomy and physiology are fundamental in any medical practice. Without a deep understanding of the internal body, health professionals cannot truly evaluate, diagnose and treat illnesses. How can one know the body if you don’t know what composes it and how it works? It is a necessary in order to help the health of the world’s population improve!
2. Define anatomy and physiology, describe the origins of anatomical and physiological terms, and explain the significance of Terminologia Anatomica (International
Anatomical Terminology).
Anatomy is the study of internal and external structures of the body: what they are made of, where they are located and their physical relationships among other body parts. Physiology studies how living organisms perform their functions individually and cooperatively. Both Anatomical and physiological terms are derived from Greek or Latin. Early anatomist where having trouble communicating, so they developed a way to map the human body and create medical terminology. Most terms come from a mix of greek words and names, but in order for all scientist throughout the world use the same name for each body structure the Terminologia Anatomica (International Anatomical Terminology) had to be created. Universal knowledge of