Anatomy- study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their

relationships to one another. 2. CELLULAR LEVEL- Molecules, in turn, associate in specific ways to form
microscopic cells, the smallest units of all living things. All cells have some
Greek words meaning to cut (tomy) apart (ana)
common structures and functions, but individual cells vary widely in size, shape, and
 Gross Anatomy their particular roles in the body.
o study of large body structures such as the heart or bones 3. TISSUE LEVEL- Tissues consist of groups of similar cells that have a common
o study of large, easily observable structures function.
 Microscopic anatomy 4. ORGAN LEVEL- organ is a structure composed of two or more tissue types that
o study of body structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. performs a specific function for the body
Examples are cells and tissues of the body can only be seen through a 5. ORGAN SYSTEM LEVEL- An organ system is a group of organs that work together
microscope to accomplish a common purpose. For example, the heart and blood vessels of the
cardiovascular system circulate blood continuously to carry nutrients and oxygen to
all body cells.
6. ORGANISMAL LEVEL - human organisms are made up of many organ system. It is
Physiology- study of how the body and its parts work or function (physio = the sum total of all structural levels working together to keep us alive
nature; ology = the study of).

Anatomy and physiology are always inseparable. The parts of your body form a well-
organized unit, and each of those parts has a job to do to make the body operate as a whole.
Structure determines what functions can take place.

Levels of Structural Organization

1. CHEMICAL LEVEL

Molecules such as
atoms water, sugar, and proteins
(like those that make up our muscles)