A&P Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation

thoracic cavity contains _______ - surrounds other thoracic organs, such as esophagus, trachea, etc

Organ System Level:

Tissue level:

Why is the figure considered to be an example of a negative feedback system, as opposed to a positive feedback system?

Frontal (coronal) plane?

Physiology: study of the function of body parts; how they work to maintain life

Abdominopelvic cavity includes ______ - contains stomach, intestines, spleen, and liver

thoracic cavity contains two _______ - each surrounding one lung.

Name that part.

Organ level:

thoracic cavity contains _______ - encloses heart; is contained in mediastinum

Name that part.

What is this called?

abdominopelvic cavity includes _______ - contains urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum

What is the study of large visible structures?

This deals with structures too small to be seen by the naked eye.

Cellular level:

Name that part.

Understand basic chemical and physical principles (e.g., electrical currents, pressure, and movement)

Name that part. (Arrow)

A&P are INSEPARABLE= principle of complementary of structure and function

Median (midsagittal) plane?

Name that part. (Arrow)

Encases brain

If the fig were used to represent the regulation of body temp, the structure represented by the letter C includes

Organismal level:

Houses internal organs (aka viscera); two subdivisions separated by diaphragm: thoracic cavity, abdominopelvic cavity

Know anatomical terminology and be able to observe, manipulate, palpate, and auscultate

Chemical level of body structure:

Tranverse plane?

Name that part.

Anatomy: study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another.

Studies anatomical and physiological development throughout life

Name that part. (Arrow)

Name that part. (Arrow)

Protects fragile nervous system, includes two subdivisions: cranial cavity and vertebral cavity

Name that part.