Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy – study of structures or morphology of body parts Physiology – study of function of parts
Characteristics of Life Organization Responsiveness Reproduction Growth/development Use of energy
Environmental Requirements Water Oxygen Nutrients Heat Pressure
Homeostasis Negative feedback mechanisms Positive feedback mechanisms
Negative Feedback Mechanisms Body temperature Blood pressure Blood glucose
Body Temperature Control
Blood Glucose Control
Positive Feedback Mechanisms Blood clotting Childbirth
Childbirth Control
Levels of Organization
Body Systems Integumentary Skeletal Muscular Nervous Endocrine Cardiovascular Lymphatic Digestive Respiratory Urinary Reproductive Immune
Anatomical Position
Relative Position Terms Superior Inferior Anterior (ventral) Posterior (dorsal) Medial Lateral Bilateral Ipsilateral Contralateral Proximal Distal Superficial Deep
Body Sections & Planes
Body Cavities
Body Quadrants
Abdominal Regions