Davenport’s Objectives for Chapter 1
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
1.
Define anatomy and physiology.
2.
Give a brief description of the following topics of anatomy:
Gross anatomy
Regional anatomy
Systemic anatomy
Surface anatomy
Microscopic Anatomy
Cellular (cytology)
Histology
3.
At what level does physiology often focus? Why?
4.
What is the principle of complementarity of structure and function?
Hierarchy of Structural Organization
5.
List in order of size and complexity the six levels of structural organization. Describe each of the levels.
6.
List twelve principle systems of the human body. Describe the function of each system.
Maintenance of Life
7.
List and describe the necessary life functions.
8.
List and describe the survival needs for life.
Homeostasis
9.
Define homeostasis.
10.
Describe the three interdependent control components of a homeostatic system.
11.
Describe the negative feedback mechanism.
12.
Describe the homeostatic control of blood sugar level.
13.
Describe the positive feedback mechanism.
14.
Describe the positive feedback mechanism involved in the birth of a baby.
15.
What is homeostatic imbalance? Which mechanism most frequently promotes homeostasis?
Language of Anatomy
16.
Define anatomical position.
17.
Define the following directional terms: 1) superior, 2) inferior, 3) anterior, 4) posterior, 5) medial, 6)
lateral, 7) intermediate, 8) proximal, 9) distal, 10) superficial, 11) deep.
18.
Define the axial and appendicular divisions of the body.
19.
Identify the specific areas of the body by using regional terms (see Figure 1.6). Common terms should be
listed in parentheses.
20.
What is the difference between a plane and a section? Describe the anatomical planes that may be passed
through the human body. Distinguish transverse (horizontal, or cross), frontal, sagittal, parasagittal,
midsagittal, and oblique.
21.
Identify by name and location the principle body cavities. Where is the mediastinum and what does it contain?
22.
Identify the membranes which line the pleural, pericardial, and abdominopelvic cavities. What are the
functions of the membranes?
23.
Identify and briefly describe five (5) other body cavities in addition to the major ventral and dorsal cavities.
24.
Identify the nine regions and the quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity.
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