Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Anatomy is the study of the s________ of the body, Physiology is the study of how the body f____________.

Answer 1

1.Structure 2. Functions (Ph-F)

Question 2

What are the 6 levels that one can study the structure and the functions of the body at (tip: SCOTCH)?

Answer 2

From smallest to largest:
Chemicals—atoms and molecules
Cellular level
Tissues
Organs
Systems
Holistic (organismic)—the whole individual.

Question 3

Which medical term describes the maintenance of a stable internal environment, when all body
systems work together?

Answer 3

Homeostasis

Question 4

Which medical term describe the movement of drawing TOWARDS the medial plane?

Answer 4

Adduction (tip - ADD)

Question 5

Which medical term describe the movement of drawing AWAY from the medial plane?

Answer 5

Abduction (tip: alien)

Question 6

What is the term for the act of bending a limb (angular movement)?

Answer 6

Flexion (tip: splenic and hepatic flexures)

Question 7

What is the term to describe the movement of straightening a limb?

Answer 7

Extension

Question 8

Which term describes the movement of turning around an axis?

Answer 8

Rotation (tip: in arm rotation the tips of the fingers would draw a dot - ‘d’otation)

Question 9

Which medical term describes a circular movement of a straight arm, during which the tips of the fingers would draw a circle?

Answer 9

Circumduction