This document provides an overview of anatomy and physiology. It defines anatomy as the study of body structure and physiology as the study of body function. Anatomy can be studied regionally, systemically, or at the tissue, cellular, and molecular levels. Physiology considers how organ systems and individual organs function, often at the cellular or molecular level. Homeostasis and the interaction between structure and function are also discussed. Various anatomical planes, directions, and body cavities are defined.