Week 1

Question 1

what is the anatomical position and why is it useful?

Answer 1

upright, feet slightly apart, body facing forward, palms facing forward
allows description of positions and directions of the body

Question 2

define anatomy and physiology and explain the relationship between them

Answer 2

anatomy- structure/organisation of structures in the body
physiology- functions/processes/interactions of these body parts

Question 3

what are the 3 planes to divide the body?

Answer 3

saggital plane- divides left and right
transverse plane- divides top and bottom
frontal plane- divides front and back halves

Question 4

what are the major body cavities and the organs within each?

Answer 4

posterior/dorsal cavity:
- cranial cavity (brain)
- spinal cavity (spinal cord)

anterior/ventral cavity:
- thoracic cavity (lungs, heart, oesophagus, trachea)
- abdominopelvic cavity (abdominal cavity- stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, kidneys/pelvic cavity- bladder, rectum, reproductive organs)

Question 5

how are organ systems formed?

Answer 5

• atoms combine to form molecules
• cells for tissues (epithelial, connective, muscular, neural)
• two or more types of tissues form organs
• an organ system is two or more organs that work together

Question 6

why is the body organised into systems?

Answer 6

each system served a unique purpose and collaborate to keep the body functioning

Question 7

what is homeostasis and how does it maintain health?

Answer 7

homeostasis- state of regulated physiological balance, involves coordination of organ systems to maintain temp, blood pressure, blood sugar, water/sodium levels

maintained in a range by nervous/endocrine systems