BMEG 410

Provide an overview of the course and its deliverables. Describe the levels of organization in the body. Describe how the internal environment interfaces with the external environment. Objectives Explain the importance of basic life processes. Describe how homeostasis is maintained within the body.

Cells, tissues, membranes, development

Terminology, Boundaries, Joints and Regions • Bones • Arrangement of Muscle Groups (Compartments) • The Hand as a Tool (sensory and motor) • Positioning the Hand – Determinants: • Shoulder Complex - Reach • Elbow & Distal Radio-Ulnar Joints - Pronation and Supination • Motor function of the hand (Grip)

Lower Limb - Terminology, Boundaries, and Parts. • Bones and Joints • Arrangement of Muscle Groups (Compartments) • Standing - Design Considerations – The Center of Gravity Walking: – Gait - Definition and Cycle – The Center of Gravity – Determinants (minimize fluctuations in the center of gravity)

1. Describe how pressure gradients, resistance and blood vessel radius affect blood flow. 2. Compare and contrast the structure of the major classes of blood vessel. 3. Describe the pressure changes across the vascular tree, systolic and diastolic pressure and the concept of mean arterial pressure. 4. Explain how arteriolar radius can change and what impact this would have on blood flow. 5. Describe the concept of total peripheral resistance and discuss how local and nervous control influences i