For others, it may have been some time since you have taken A&P I. As we review some topics from A&P I, discuss two reasons to study anatomy and physiology. Take a stand on what is probably the most important reason to study A&P, and why.

Reasons for Studying Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and physiology are essential subjects of study in nursing and medical-related courses because they form the basis of all other subjects. Without these subjects in the teaching of healthcare providers such as nurses and doctors, no one can effectively work in the healthcare system. By definition, anatomy is the study of the body structure and how the body parts are related to one another. On the other hand, physiology is the study of body functions (Tortora & Derrickson, 2018). The two subjects are taught together in nursing school to familiarize us with the body structure and its function. The subjects cover the human body function, the body parts frameworks, various organ locations, the body systems, and understanding of joints with other extra-articular structures. There are various reasons for studying the subject in nursing (“Why Learning Anatomy and Physiology is Important for LPNs | VERVE COLLEGE:: Nursing College:: Chicago / Oak Brook, Illinois:: Advance your professional career with us”, 2021).

Of the various reasons to study nursing, there are two main ones. Firstly, anatomy and physiology provide us with fundamental, practical, and theoretical knowledge. The subjects provide us with essential basic knowledge of the human body and its function, helping us understand the fundamental concepts. We learn more about the practical functionality and the theoretical concepts that are important for our future practice as nurses through these classes. Secondly, the other reason why we study these subjects is for easy analysis and recognition of patients’ diagnoses and the etiological factors. With a better understanding of anatomy and physiology, we can immediately identify patients’ diagnoses without having to search from the literature, enabling us to make correct decisions at the appropriate time. Among these two reasons, the most crucial is for quick analysis and recognition of the patient’s diagnosis because that is the main aim of future nursing practice. In addition, nursing is a science-based study and should not only be theory-based but also practically oriented.

References

Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. H. (2018). Principles of anatomy and physiology. John Wiley & Sons.

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