ch 1 self study set lecture a&P
Physiology
(body functions; form/function) describes the mechanism by which different nutrients are broken down
Anatomy
(form & structure) describes the muscle layers in the wall of the small intestine
negative feedback regulation examples
- regulating BP - withdrawal reflex from stepping on glass - regulating heart rate
the chemical level of organization is
-the simplest level of organization -composed of atoms and molecules
anatomy is the study of what
form and structure
study of each body system
systemic anatomy
layer covers the external surface of the organs
visceral
inferior to the thorax and superior to the hip bones
abdominal region
toward the front surface
anterior
cheek anatomical term
buccal
function of the heart, blood and blood vessels are examined
cardiovascular physiology
Levels of Organization
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
term for head
cephalic
examination of the differences in the anatomy of different species
comparative anatomy
The anatomical term for hip is ____ while the anatomical term for wrist is ____.
coxal; carpal
posterior aspect of the axial region of the body contains the
cranial cavity and vertebral canal
study of the development changes occuring from conception to birth
embryology
the anatomical term for buttock is
gluteal
anatomical term for great toe
hallux
body structures serve as effectors
insulin secreting cells of pancreas, smooth muscles of bronchioles
provides protection, regulates body temperature, prevents water loss
integumentary system
anatomical term for hand
manus
median space in the thoracic cavity is called
mediastinum
produces body movement and heat
muscular system
anatomical term for nose
nasal
controls body movement and conducts impulses for internal communication
nervous system
an examination of nerve impulses that travel throughout the body
neurophysiology
back of head anatomy term
occipital
layer lines the internal surface of the body wall
parietal
Lines the internal surface of the thoracic wall
parietal pleura
serous membrane- heart
pericardium
serous membrane- digestive organs
peritoneum
focuses on the mechanism and functions of these structures
physiology
serous membrane- lungs
pleura
in regards to the axial region, the ______ aspect contains cavities that are completely encased in bone.
posterior
an examination of the structures in a particular region
regional anatomy
gamete production and related hormones and physiologic cycles
reproductive physiology
study of how gas exchange occurs
respiratory physiology
provides support and protection, site of hemopoiesis
skeletal system
closer to the head
superior
focus on the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them
surface anatomy
control centers are generally portions of the
thyroid gland, spinal cord and brain
anatome greek word definition
to cut apart, to dissect
Anatomical term for the medial aspect of the forearm is
ulnar
anatomical tern for naval
umbilical
covers the surfaces of most digestive organs
visceral peritoneum
