CH01 - SUMMARY

Question 1

the study of the structures of the body.

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

the study of the body by organ systems

Answer 2

Systemic anatomy

Question 3

Regional anatomy

Answer 3

the study of the body by areas.

Question 4

uses superficial structures to locate deeper structures

Answer 4

Surface anatomy

Question 5

is a noninvasive method for
examining deep structures.

Answer 5

anatomical imaging

Question 6

the study of the processes and functions of the body

Answer 6

Physiology

Question 7

The human body can be organized into six levels:

Answer 7

chemical,
cell,
tissue,
organ,
organ system,
organism.

Question 8

The 11 organ systems

Answer 8

integumentary,
skeletal,
muscular,
nervous,
endocrine,
cardiovascular,
lymphatic,
respiratory,
digestive,
urinary,
reproductive systems

Question 9

The 6 characteristics of life:

Answer 9

organization,
metabolism,
responsiveness,
growth,
development,
reproduction.

Question 10

the condition in which body functions, body fluids, and other factors of the internal environment are maintained within a range of values suitable to support life.

Answer 10

Homeostasis

Question 11

mechanisms that maintain homeostasis

Answer 11

Negative-feedback

Question 12

mechanisms that make deviations from normal even greater.

Answer 12

Positive-feedback

Question 13

A human standing erect with the face directed forward, the arms
hanging to the sides, and the palms facing forward is in the ___________

Answer 13

anatomical position.

Question 14

A face-upward position

Answer 14

supine

Question 15

face-downward position

Answer 15

prone

Question 16

always refer to the anatomical position, regardless of the body’s actual position

Answer 16

Directional terms

Question 17

The body can be divided into 5 parts, the:

Answer 17

head,
neck,
trunk,
upper limbs,
and lower limbs.

Question 18

The abdomen can be divided superficially into four _______ or nine ________, which are useful for locating internal organs or describing the location of a pain.

Answer 18

quadrants
regions

Question 19

3 types of plane

Answer 19

sagittal
transverse
frontal (coronal)

Question 20

plane divides the body into left and right parts

Answer 20

sagittal plane

Question 21

plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts

Answer 21

transverse plane

Question 22

plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Answer 22

frontal plane

Question 23

3 types of sections

Answer 23

longitudinal
transverse
oblique

Question 24

3 types of cavity mentioned in the book:

Answer 24

thoracic
abdominal
pelvic

Question 25

cavity bounded by the ribs and the diaphragm.

Answer 25

thoracic cavity

Question 26

what divides the thoracic cavity into 2 parts?

Answer 26

mediastrinum

Question 27

cavity bounded by the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles.

Answer 27

abdominal cavity

Question 28

cavity surrounded by the pelvic bones

Answer 28

pelvic cavity

Question 29

The trunk cavities are lined by ______________________

Answer 29

serous membranes

Question 30

part of a serous membrane that lines the wall of the cavity

Answer 30

parietal membrane

Question 31

part of a serous membrane that covers the internal organs

Answer 31

visceral membrane