Chapters 1: Organization of the Body Flashcards
What is the definition of ANATOMY?
The study of the STRUCTURE of an organism and the relationship of its parts
What is the definition of PHYSIOLOGY?
The study of the FUNCTIONS of living organisms and their parts.
If living organisms are self-organized and self-maintaining, this is ____________:
Autopoiesis
Metabolism=__________+___________
Catabolism & Anabolism
What are the structure levels of organization?
Chemicals, Organelles, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ System, and Organism
Describe the anatomical position.
Standing erect w/ arms at the sides with palms facing forwards.
Supine
Lying facing upwards.
Prone
Lying downward.
3 Types of anatomical position:
- Bilateral Symmetry
- Ipsilateral Symmetry
- Contralateral Symmetry
Bilateral Symmetry
Right & Left sides of the body are mirrored.
Ipsilateral Symmetry
Points are one the same side of the body in an anatomical position.
Contralateral Symmetry
Points are on the opposite side of the body in anatomical position.
What are the two main body cavities?
Dorsal & ventral
What does the dorsal cavity contain?
Cranial cavity & spinal cavity.
What are the components of the ventral cavity?
Thoracic (upper) & Abdominopelvic (lower).
What are the 2 areas of the thoracic cavity?
Mediastinum & Pleural
What is the mediastinum?
Mid-portion of the thoracic cavity. Contains the heart, trachea, bronchi, esophagus, thymus, nerves, lymph nodes, blood & lymph vessels.
What is the pleural cavity?
On both sides of the mediastinum. Contains the lungs. (Right lung in rt. PV; left in lt PV).
Which organ separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?
Diaphragm
Appendages are part of the axial body. T | F
False
Superior
Towards the head
Inferior
Towards the feet
Anterior
Front of body
Posterior
Back of body
