Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide – Chapter 1
5 characteristics common to all living things
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Differences between Anatomy and Physiology
Types of Anatomy
Gross Anatomy 
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Surface Anatomy:
Regional Anatomy:
Systemic Anatomy:
Microscopic Anatomy –
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Cytology:
Histology:
Types of Physiology
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Human Physiology:
Cell physiology:
Special physiology:
Systemic physiology:
Pathology :
Levels of Organization (page 5)
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Organ Systems in the human body (11)
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*know structures and main functions of each system
Homeostasis:
Homeostatic Regulation 
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3 parts
Receptor:
Control center:
Effector:
Negative Feedback:
Positive Feedback:
Anatomical Position:
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Supine –
Prone –
*Know Regions of the human body (table 1-1, pg. 16 or slide 32)
*Be able to list and identify (slide 34):
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The four Abdominopelvic quadrants
The nine Abdominopelvic regions
*Also know the directional terms of the human body (slide 35)
Planes and Sections
Three main sectional planes:
1. Transverse plane –
 Cut:
2. Frontal/Coronal plane –
 Cut:
3. Sagittal plane –
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Body Cavities:
Main Functions (2) –
Ventral Body Cavity –
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Divided by:
o Superior o Inferior -
Viscera –
Serous Membranes –
Function:
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Visceral layer:
Parietal layer:
Thoracic Cavity
Pericardial cavity:
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Visceral pericardium:
Parietal pericardium:
Pleural cavity:
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Visceral pleura:
Parietal pleura:
Abdominopelvic Cavity
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Superior –
Inferior –
Abdominal Cavity:
Pelvic Cavity: