ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 



INTRODUCTORY 



Anatomy deals with the structure of the body in its different 

 parts; physiology teaches the uses or functions of those parts. 



PLAN OF STUDY 



We shall study first the framework of the body the bones 

 which give support to all other structures, with the joints by 

 which they are held together, either loosely or firmly; and the 

 muscles by which they are moved and still further connected. 



Afterward will be presented the organs or viscera (which are 

 enclosed in the two general cavities formed by the bones and 

 muscles) with their nerve supply, and the system of vessels by which 

 the entire body receives its nutriment. We shall see that all 

 these parts are wrapped in delicate connective tissue, and held 

 in place by bands and sheaths of the same substance. The mus- 

 cles are stretched upon the bones, the firm layers and partitions 

 of deep fascia bind them in place, the wrapping of superficial 

 fascia keeps them warm and flexible, and the skin or integument 

 makes an elastic and sufficient covering for the whole. 



The study of the nerves by which these structures receive 

 their stimulus, and the action and interaction of the various 

 parts, will follow. 



The organs of the special senses receive attention, and the last 

 section is devoted to a review of the several regions of the body 

 which, it is hoped, will prove interesting and profitable. 



ANATOMIC USE OF TERMS 



The anatomic position is that with the face toward the ob- 

 server and the palms turned forward, and the terms anterior, 

 posterior, right, left, etc., are to be understood with this position 



