Human Anatomy: Chapter 1 (ZOO3731-FIU)

anatomy

study of external and internal structures and the relationship between them

physiology

function of various body parts

supine

lying on back, facing up

prone

lying on face, facing down

how many abdominopelvic quadrants are there?

4

Of the abdominopelvic quadrants, which contains the liver and gallbladder?

upper right

of the abdominopelvic quadrants, which contains the spleen and pancreas?

upper left

which general quadrant zone (think the upper and lower PAIRS) has the kidney, large intestine, and stomach?

upper

which general quadrant zone (think the upper and lower PAIRS) has the reproductive organs?

lower

of the abdominopelvic quadrants, which contains the cecum and appendix?

lower right

coronal planes divide the body into what two sections?

anterior, posterior

sagittal planes divide the body into what two sections?

left, right

transverse planes divide the body into what two sections?

superior, inferior

direction moving towards the head from below:

cephalad/cranial

direction moving towards the feet from above:

caudal

direction moving away from the base of origin

distal

direction moving toward the base of origin

proximal

what major organ systems are found in the thoracic cavity?

heart and lungs

what major organ system(s) is(are) found in the abdominopelvic cavity?

digestive system

what divides the abdominal and pelvic regions of the body?

diaphragm

what is histology?

study of tissue

what is cytology?

study of cells

What is another name for macroscopic anatomy?

gross

What is the human body mainly composed of?

water and hydrogen

What is the human body least composed of?

carbohydrates and nitrogen

Water, protein, lipids, carbohydrates are all _____

molecules

Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen are all _____

elements

What is a function of the integumentary system?

protection from environmental hazards, secretion

What is a function of the skeletal system?

provides support, protects viscera, forms blood cells

Where are blood cells formed?

the skeleton

What is a function of the muscular system?

locomotion, heat production

What is a function of the nervous system?

directs stimuli response, coordinates organs

What comprises the CNS?

brain, spinal cord

What comprises the PNS?

peripheral nerves

What is a function of the endocrine system?

long term change in activities of the organ system

What is a function of the cardiovascular system?

transports cells, waste, gas

What is a function of the lymphatic system?

defends from infection and disease

What is a function of the respiratory system?

delivers air to exchange sites where blood is located

What is a function of the digestive system?

breakdown of food into nutrients, excretion

What is a function of the urinary system?

eliminates excess water, salt, regulates pH

What is a function of the reproductive system?

WELL THAT'S SELF EXPLANATORY ;)