anatomy

A strong foundation in anatomy and physiology helps medical assistants understand how the body is structured and how its systems work together in clinical settings. This guide reviews body planes, the 11 organ systems, and essential physiology concepts like homeostasis, cells, and tissues, with focused overviews of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. It also highlights how anatomy and physiology coursework—such as Anatomy and Physiology with Medical Terminology I & II—may fit into a medical assistant diploma curriculum.