Ch.1 – Intro. to Anatomy Review Slides

Anatomy = Physiology = Stucture Function

The study of tissues Histology

The study of cells Cytology

Anatomy that can be seen & identified by the naked eye Macroanatomy

Another term for macroanatomy Gross anatomy

The study of diseases Pathology

The ability to react to a change is called… Responsiveness

What do we call the releasing of energy from foods? Respiration

What do we call the passage of substances through membranes and into body fluids? Absorption

What do we call the changing of absorbed substances into different substances? Assimilation

The is the most abundant substance in the human body. Water

This supplies the raw materials needed for body energy. Food

Name the two types of pressure required for life. Atmospheric Hydrostatic

These mechanisms monitor the aspects of the internal body environment and correct any changes. Homeostatic mechanisms

Name the two types of homeostatic mechanisms. Positive Negative

Give an example of a positive feedback mechanism. Blood clot stimulates more clotting Baby suckles stimulates more milk

What are the two types of effectors used during homeostatic mechanisms? Muscles Glands

Name the four types of body tissues. Epithelial Muscle Connective Nervous

The type of tissue covers and protects surfaces. Epithelial

This type of tissue responds to environmental stimuli and coordinates bodily activity. Nervous

This type of tissue allows for body movement. Muscle

This type of tissue joins parts together & provides support. Connective

Two or more different kinds of tissues joined together to perform a specific function.. Organ

Cells with a common origin, appearance, and function… Tissue

The basic structural & functional unit of all living things. Cell

List (in order) the 9 levels of organization. Atom, Molecule, Macromolecule, Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism

This body cavity contains major blood vessels, the esophagus, and the trachea. Mediastinum

This body cavity contains the brain. Cranial

This body cavity contains the heart. Pericardial

This body cavity contains the bladder, rectum, and ovaries. Pelvic

This body cavity contains the liver, stomach, and intestines. Abdominal

This dome-shaped muscle is responsible for breathing. Diaphragm

This body cavity contains the lungs. Pleural

This body cavity contains the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities. Ventral

This body cavity contains the teeth and tongue. Oral

This body cavity contains the small ear bones. Middle ear

This membrane lines the lung cavity. Parietal pleura

This membrane lies directly on the heart. Visceral pericardium

This membrane covers the intestines, stomach, etc. Visceral peritoneum

This plane divides the body into upper and lower portions. Transverse / Cross

This plane divides the body into ventral and dorsal portions. Coronal / Frontal

This plane divides the body into a left and a right portion. Sagittal / Midsagittal / Median

Stomach pains would originate from which abdominal quadrant? LUQ

A bladder infection would originate from which abdominal region? Hypogastric

This term means toward the midline… Medial

This term means nearest the point of attachment… Proximal

A cut towards the surface is considered… Superficial

What is another term meaning inferior? Caudal

What is the opposite of ipsilateral? Contralateral

What’s the largest organ of the human body? Skin