RT Book, Section A1 Collins, Sean M. A1 Cocanour, Barbara A2 DeTurk, William E. A2 Cahalin, Lawrence P. SR Print(0) ID 6872079 T1 Chapter 4. Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System T2 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2e YR 2011 FD 2011 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-159814-9 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6872079 RD 2024/11/07 AB Anatomy, from the Greek word anatome for dissection, is the oldest basic medical science.1 It is the study of the structure of an organism and is primarily a morphological science (morphology being the study of structure without regard to function). Function is defined as the activity performed by any structure. To truly understand the function of the human body, whether normal or abnormal, knowledge of its structure is essential. Physical therapists examine, evaluate, and provide interventions to individuals with various cardiopulmonary impairments. Understanding the cardiopulmonary anatomy allows comprehension of function as well as an appreciation of the relationships between body systems involved with oxygen and nutrient transport. This chapter is not intended to be an exhaustive source of cardiopulmonary anatomy, but it will describe the cardiopulmonary anatomy as it is relevant for the physical therapist. This chapter assumes a basic understanding of anatomical terms and cardiopulmonary anatomy.