Body Systems

We all appear to be fascinated by how our bodies work. This unit will give you an insight into how the human body works and how it performs the many complex functions that are required to keep us alive. While this is not a Human Anatomy and Physiology course, it is helpful to understand the basic structures and functions of the body in order to provide effective care in an emergency. You will not be required to become an expert in human anatomy, but you will be able to recognize and locate important body structures, evaluate the severity of an illness or injury and be able to effectively communicate with the EMS team regarding a victim's condition.

A good starting point is to identify the spaces in the body that contain organs. These are known as body cavities. The main body cavities include the following:

Now that you have familiarized yourself with the basic spaces within the body that contain important and vital organs, let's take a look at the organization levels of the human body.

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