Ch. 1 Intro to the Human Body Flashcards
Physiology
The study of how the body and its parts function
Anatomy
The study of structure and shape of a body and it’s parts
11 Systems
Cardiovascular, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory, nervous, urinary, digestive, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and reproductive
6 Life Process
Movement, Metabolism, Growth, Reproduction, Differentiation, Responsiveness
Homeostasis
the maintenance of relatively stable conditions in the body’s internal environment
Negative Feedback
Reverses a change
Positive Feedback
Reinforces a change
Examples of Positive Feedback
Giving birth and blood clotting
3 Aspects of a Feedback Loop
Receptor, Control Centre, and Effector
Anatomical Position
Erect person facing forward with arms by their side, palms turned forward, and feet flat
9 Regional Names
(Right & Left) hypochondriac, lateral, and inguinal. Epigastric, Umbilical, Hypogastric
Superior & Inferior
Closer to head; Farther from head
Anterior & Posterior
Nearer to front; Nearer to back
Medial & Lateral
Closer to midline; Farther from midline
Intermediate
Between two structures
Ipsilateral & Contralateral
Same side of body; Opposite side of body
Proximal & Distal
Closer to attachment; Farther from attachment
Superficial & Deep
Toward surface; Away from surface
Median Plane
Splits left and right down the middle
Coronal Plane
Splits front and back down the middle
Transverse Plane
Splits top and bottom through the middle
Oblique Plane
Angled
Paramedian Plane
A median plane, but not down the midline
3 Main Body Cavities
Cranial, Thoracic, and Abdominopelvic
3 Categories in Thoracic Cavity
Pleural, Pericardial, and Mediastinum
2 Categories in Abdominopelvic Cavity
Abdominal and Pelvic
Visceral Layer vs. Parietal Layer
Inside of membrane; Outside of membrane
Prone
Lying facedown
Supine
Lying face up
