Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy is the Study of:

The structure of an organism

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be called:

Physiology

Anatomy is the Study of:

The structure of an organism

The study dealing with the explanations of how an organ works would be called:

Physiology

The orbital region would include the

Eyes

The skin belongs to the _________ system

Integumentary

A medial tumor on the head could be seen on the:

Nose

If you fell and hurt your elbow, you might have a scrape on your _______ region

Cubital

A__________ fracture occurred in the hip area

Coxal

The process in which cells and organisms are able to maintain a stable internal environment is called:

Homeostasis

An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(an)

Tissue

Visceral peritoneum would cover which of the following organs?

Intestines

The lungs are located in which cavity?

Pleural Cavities

What body plane would divide the body into right and left portions?

Sagittal/Median

What are the 2 primary body cavities that house all others?

Ventral/Dorsal

Body Plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions:

Frontal/Coronal

Which organ would not be found in the abdominopelvic cavity?

Right lung

A group of tissues that work together are known as a(an):

Organ

Negative Feedback:

Decreases the intensity of the original stimulus

Which of the following is NOT true of a person in anatomical position?

Palms are facing backward

The visceral pericardium would line the:

The heart

This directional term means towards the mid-line of the body:

Medial