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    This document provides an introduction to human anatomy by defining key terms like anatomy and physiology, describing body positions and directional terms, identifying the major body cavities, and explaining the different types of body membranes and fluids. It notes that anatomy studies body structures and relationships, physiology studies functions, and identifies the thoracic, abdominal, and dorsal cavities. It also summarizes the five main types of membranes - mucous, serous, synovial, meninges, and their locations and functions. Finally, it outlines the major extracellular and intracellular body fluids.

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    This document provides an introduction to human anatomy by defining key terms like anatomy and physiology, describing body positions and directional terms, identifying the major body cavities, and explaining the different types of body membranes and fluids. It notes that anatomy studies body structures and relationships, physiology studies functions, and identifies the thoracic, abdominal, and dorsal cavities. It also summarizes the five main types of membranes - mucous, serous, synovial, meninges, and their locations and functions. Finally, it outlines the major extracellular and intracellular body fluids.

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    This document provides an introduction to human anatomy by defining key terms like anatomy and physiology, describing body positions and directional terms, identifying the major body cavities, and explaining the different types of body membranes and fluids. It notes that anatomy studies body structures and relationships, physiology studies functions, and identifies the thoracic, abdominal, and dorsal cavities. It also summarizes the five main types of membranes - mucous, serous, synovial, meninges, and their locations and functions. Finally, it outlines the major extracellular and intracellular body fluids.

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    Introduction to Anatomy of the Human Body

    Anatomy: Studies body structures and relationships among them


    Physiology: Studies body function or how the body parts work

    Body positions

    Directional terms

    Body cavities
    Body membranes
    Mucous - located in digestive, respiratory urinary and reproductive systems. they secrete mucus prevents the
    invasion of bacteria and viruses

    Serous - Serous membranes support the internal organs and compartmentalize the large thoracic and
    abdominal cavities. This helps hinder the spread of any infection. depending on where they are located they
    receive an specific name:
    Pleurae, lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs
    Pericardium, covers the heart
    Peritoneum, lines the abdominal cavity and covers it's organs

    Synovial - Located in every joint cavity they secrete synovial fluid which lubricates the cartilage so it can move
    smoothly

    Meninges - All along the dorsal cavity they protect the brain and spinal cord

    Body fluids:
    The proper functioning of body cells depends on the precise regulation of the composition of the fluid
    surrounding them

    Intracellular - fluid inside cells

    Extracellular fluids:
    Interstitial - Fills spaces between cells
    Blood plasma - In between blood vessels
    Lymph - Inside lymphatic vessels
    Cerebrospinal - around the brain and spinal cord
    Synovial - In joints
    Aqueous humor & Vitreous body - both in the eyes

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