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What is the significance of body planes in anatomy?
What is the significance of body planes in anatomy?
Body planes are important as they provide reference points for describing locations and movements in the body.
Name the four abdominal quadrants and their general location.
Name the four abdominal quadrants and their general location.
The four abdominal quadrants are the right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, and left lower quadrant.
What is meant by anatomical terminology?
What is meant by anatomical terminology?
Anatomical terminology refers to specific terms used to describe the locations and positions of structures in the body.
How are body cavities classified, and what are their main types?
How are body cavities classified, and what are their main types?
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Describe the basic levels of organization in the human body.
Describe the basic levels of organization in the human body.
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What is the role of the integumentary system in body organization?
What is the role of the integumentary system in body organization?
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What distinguishes gross anatomy from microscopic anatomy?
What distinguishes gross anatomy from microscopic anatomy?
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Explain the relationship between anatomy and physiology.
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What is the importance of understanding the levels of physiology?
What is the importance of understanding the levels of physiology?
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How do organ systems work together in human physiology?
How do organ systems work together in human physiology?
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What distinguishes the cellular level of organization in a living organism?
What distinguishes the cellular level of organization in a living organism?
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Define the role of tissues in the organization of a living organism.
Define the role of tissues in the organization of a living organism.
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How do organ systems contribute to homeostasis in an organism?
How do organ systems contribute to homeostasis in an organism?
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Explain the concept of homeostasis in the context of living organisms.
Explain the concept of homeostasis in the context of living organisms.
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What is the significance of metabolic processes in living organisms?
What is the significance of metabolic processes in living organisms?
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How does growth occur at the cellular level in an organism?
How does growth occur at the cellular level in an organism?
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Discuss the importance of anatomical terminology in understanding the organization of the body.
Discuss the importance of anatomical terminology in understanding the organization of the body.
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What happens when there's a loss of organization at any level of biological organization?
What happens when there's a loss of organization at any level of biological organization?
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What is the purpose of using the anatomical position in anatomical studies?
What is the purpose of using the anatomical position in anatomical studies?
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Describe the significance of the sagittal plane in anatomy.
Describe the significance of the sagittal plane in anatomy.
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What directional term describes the position of the chin relative to the navel?
What directional term describes the position of the chin relative to the navel?
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How does the term 'proximal' differ from 'distal'?
How does the term 'proximal' differ from 'distal'?
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Explain the difference between the terms 'anterior' and 'posterior'.
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What is the definition of a body cavity and why is it important?
What is the definition of a body cavity and why is it important?
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Illustrate the medial and lateral terms with an example.
Illustrate the medial and lateral terms with an example.
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What are the primary functions of body planes in anatomy?
What are the primary functions of body planes in anatomy?
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What anatomical position would describe a person lying flat on their back?
What anatomical position would describe a person lying flat on their back?
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Define the term 'deep' in relation to anatomical structures.
Define the term 'deep' in relation to anatomical structures.
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What are the three primary body planes, and how do they divide the body?
What are the three primary body planes, and how do they divide the body?
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Define the visceral and parietal serous membranes and their roles in body cavities.
Define the visceral and parietal serous membranes and their roles in body cavities.
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What divides the abdominal cavity into regions, and why is this division clinically significant?
What divides the abdominal cavity into regions, and why is this division clinically significant?
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How are the pericardial cavity and pleural cavity structured in terms of serous membranes?
How are the pericardial cavity and pleural cavity structured in terms of serous membranes?
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Describe the significance of retroperitoneal organs and provide an example.
Describe the significance of retroperitoneal organs and provide an example.
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What is the main difference between the transverse and oblique planes?
What is the main difference between the transverse and oblique planes?
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List the major cavities included in the trunk and one organ found in each.
List the major cavities included in the trunk and one organ found in each.
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What are the four quadrants of the abdomen?
What are the four quadrants of the abdomen?
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Define the term 'homeostasis'.
Define the term 'homeostasis'.
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Describe the anatomical position and its significance.
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What distinguishes the abdominal cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?
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List the six levels of organization in the body.
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Explain what serous membranes are and their function.
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Identify one major organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Identify one major organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
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How does the frontal plane divide the body?
How does the frontal plane divide the body?
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What is the primary focus of developmental anatomy?
What is the primary focus of developmental anatomy?
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What does the microscopic level of physiology typically involve?
What does the microscopic level of physiology typically involve?
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How do systemic studies contribute to human physiology understanding?
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Give an example of a study that would fall under gross anatomy.
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What is the significance of cytology in the field of anatomy?
What is the significance of cytology in the field of anatomy?
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Describe the difference between systemic and regional anatomy.
Describe the difference between systemic and regional anatomy.
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What role do tissues play in the organization of living organisms?
What role do tissues play in the organization of living organisms?
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Explain how the study of histology supports findings in physiology.
Explain how the study of histology supports findings in physiology.
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What role does the brain play when body temperature rises?
What role does the brain play when body temperature rises?
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Describe the anatomical position.
Describe the anatomical position.
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What is meant by 'superior' in directional terms?
What is meant by 'superior' in directional terms?
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How is the term 'distal' defined in anatomy?
How is the term 'distal' defined in anatomy?
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What does the sagittal plane do?
What does the sagittal plane do?
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What are the two types of serous membranes and their locations?
What are the two types of serous membranes and their locations?
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Explain the difference between the terms 'anterior' and 'posterior'.
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Explain the significance of serous fluid in body cavities.
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What distinguishes retroperitoneal organs from other abdominal organs?
What distinguishes retroperitoneal organs from other abdominal organs?
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Define the term 'superficial' in anatomical context.
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What does the term 'medial' indicate in anatomy?
What does the term 'medial' indicate in anatomy?
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How are pericardial and pleural cavities structured in terms of serous membranes?
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How does the prone position differ from the supine position?
How does the prone position differ from the supine position?
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What are the primary body planes, and how do they divide the body?
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What does 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terms?
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How do organ systems assist in maintaining homeostasis within an organism?
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What role does metabolism play in the functioning of a living organism?
What role does metabolism play in the functioning of a living organism?
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Describe how growth occurs in living organisms.
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What is meant by the term 'responsiveness' in the context of living organisms?
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How is the organism level of organization characterized?
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What is homeostasis, and why is it critical for living organisms?
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Explain the importance of the cellular level in biological organization.
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Describe the relationship between tissues and organs in the biological hierarchy.
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How do negative feedback mechanisms play a role in homeostasis?
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What is the significance of reproduction in living organisms?
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What are the main components of the thoracic cavity?
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How does the abdominal cavity differ from the pelvic cavity?
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What is the purpose of dividing the abdomen into quadrants?
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Define serous membranes and their main function.
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What distinguishes the right upper quadrant from the left upper quadrant?
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What anatomical position describes a person standing upright with arms at the sides?
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Explain the significance of the abdominopelvic cavity.
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What is the role of the diaphragm in the thoracic cavity?
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Describe the direction of the oblique plane and its significance in anatomy.
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List two major organs found in the pelvic cavity.
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Study Notes
Cellular Levels
- Demonstrates how molecules interact and combine to form organelles within a cell, such as the nucleus and mitochondrion.
Tissue Level
- Consists of numerous similar cells and the surrounding tissue that join to form a tissue type, like smooth muscle tissue.
- There are basic tissue types that will be discussed in more detail later.
Organ Level
- Involves two or more tissue types coming together to form an organ that performs one or multiple functions, like the bladder.
Organ System Level
- A group of organs working together to perform a common function, like the kidneys, bladder, and ureters that make up the urinary system.
- Other examples of organ systems include:
- Lymphatic System: Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphatic organs such as the spleen.
- Respiratory System: Lungs and respiratory passageways.
Organism Level
- Refers to any living organism as a whole, such as a human.
Characteristics of a Living Organism
- Organization: The specific relationship and interactions among parts of an organism determine how they perform their functions. Loss of organization can lead to death.
- Metabolism: The ability to use energy through chemical reactions to support vital functions. This encompasses all chemical reactions occurring within the body.
- Responsiveness: The ability to sense and adjust to changes in the environment. This includes actions like moving towards food and water and away from danger.
- Growth: An increase in the size or number of cells, leading to overall enlargement of an organism. Examples include working out a muscle group at the gym, causing growth development, and the changes an organism undergoes through time.
- Development: Involves changes in an organism over time, encompassing both growth and structural (shape) changes.
- Reproduction: The formation of new cells and organisms. All living organisms pass genes to their offspring.
Homeostasis
- The maintenance of a relatively consistent internal environment within the human body. Examples include blood pressure, pH, temperature, glucose levels, and oxygen.
- Homeostatic mechanisms keep the body near an ideal normal value, referred to as the set point.
- The normal range refers to values slightly above or below the set point.
- Failure of homeostasis can result in disease or death.
- Organ systems work together to maintain a stable internal environment. For instance, the digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems collaborate to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.
- Modern medicine focuses on understanding disruptions and maintaining the normal range.
- Most body systems are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.
Anatomy
- The branch of science that studies the structure of organisms (humans) and their parts. In essence, it explores the organization of living things.
Levels of Anatomy
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Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic): Structures studied without the use of a microscope.
- Systemic: Studying the body system by system. Examples include the Integumentary system (skin, hair, and nails), Skeletal system (bones), and Muscular system (muscles and tendons).
- Regional: Studying the body area by area. Examples include the limbs or the knee (joint itself, muscles, or tendons).
- Surface Level Anatomy: The study of the external form of the body and its relation to deeper structures.
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Microscopic Anatomy: The study of structures using a microscope.
- Cytology (cells): Examples include Papsmear.
- Histology (tissues - the collection of specialized cells and substances surrounding the cells): Examples include biopsies for cancer suspicions.
- Developmental Anatomy: The study of structural changes that occur in the body throughout the lifespan, from fertilization to death. The most significant developmental changes happen before birth.
Physiology
- The branch of science that studies the normal function of living organisms (humans) and their parts. It focuses on how an organism (or its parts) function.
Levels of Physiology
- Molecular: Examines the processes and interactions within a cell, such as how proteins form channels within a membrane.
- Cellular: Studies the processes happening inside individual cells, like how cells generate energy or produce waste.
- Systemic: Examines the function of organ systems. For example, a neurophysiologist studies the function of the nervous system, while cardiovascular physiology focuses on the function of the heart and blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body.
Studies of Anatomy or Physiology
- The following are examples of tasks that fall under either anatomy or physiology:
- Measuring the electrical conductivity of the heart: Physiology
- Viewing cells under a microscope: Anatomy
- Using a vitalograph to test lung capacity: Physiology
- Observing the deep interior structures of the brain: Anatomy
- Measuring heart rate and blood pressure after a run: Physiology
- Dissecting a heart: Anatomy
Structural & Functional Organization of the Human Body
Chemical Level
- Examines how atoms (like carbon and hydrogen) interact and combine to form molecules (such as RNA, DNA, water, and sugar).
Anatomical Position
- The standard reference used to describe body parts and their position/relation to other parts.
- It depicts an erect person with their face forwards, upper limbs hanging by their sides with palms facing forwards, and lower limbs straight.
- The anatomical position provides a clear, consistent point of reference for everyone studying the human body, ensuring clarity and avoiding confusion when discussing structure and function.
Other Body Positions
- Supine: A person lying face up.
- Prone: A person lying face down.
Directional Terms
- Superior: Towards the head or above. Example: The chin is superior to the navel. Also known as cranial or cephalic.
- Inferior: Towards the feet (tail). Example: The pelvis is inferior to the stomach. Also known as caudal.
- Anterior: Towards the front or in front of. Example: The breast is anterior to the spine. Also known as ventral.
- Posterior: Towards the back or behind. Example: The kidneys are posterior to the navel. Also known as dorsal.
- Proximal: "Closer to the body." Example: The elbows are proximal to the wrist. Typically refers to the relative positions of structures within the limbs.
- Distal: "Further from the body." Example: The toes are distal to the knee. Typically refers to the relative positions of structures within the limbs.
- Medial: Towards the mid-line of the body. Example: The sternum is medial to the shoulder.
- Lateral: Away from the mid-line of the body. Example: The ears are lateral to the nose.
- Superficial: Closer to the surface. Example: The skin is superficial to the bone.
- Deep: Towards the interior of the body. Example: The muscle is deep to the dermis.
Body Planes
- A plane divides the body into sections, allowing for internal visualization.
- Sagittal: Separates the body into right and left parts. The median plane is mid-sagittal. Sagittal refers to the flight of an arrow.
- Frontal (Coronal): Separates the body into anterior and posterior parts.
- Transversal (Horizontal): Separates the body into superior and inferior parts. The plane runs parallel to the ground.
- Oblique: Not parallel to any other plane. Doesn't form a right angle.
Body Cavities
- Closed spaces that provide protection and contain internal organs, or viscera (the collective term for internal organs).
Trunk Cavities
- Thoracic Cavity (most superior): Contains the mediastinum and lungs. The mediastinum is a separate section within the thoracic cavity that houses the heart, trachea, vital blood vessels, and the esophagus.
- Abdominal Cavity: Inferior to the diaphragm (a sheet of muscle involved in breathing). Contains the majority of digestive organs such as the stomach, intestines, pancreas, and liver.
- Pelvic: Contains the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and the rectum.
- Abdominopelvic Cavity: A combined term for the abdominal and pelvic cavities, as there's a less defined boundary between the two.
Subdivisions of the Abdomen
- These subdivisions establish consistent reference points.
Quadrants
- Right upper
- Left upper
- Right lower
- Left lower
Regions
- Right hypochondriac
- Epigastric
- Left hypochondriac
- Right lumbar
- Umbilical
- Left lumbar
- Right iliac
- Hypogastric
- Left iliac
Major Organs & Their Locations
- Large Intestine: Can be affected by pregnancy, tumors, or central abdominal obesity.
- Liver, Stomach, Pancreas: Located within the abdominal cavity.
Serous Membranes
- Also known as serosa.
- They line the trunk cavities and cover the internal organs within those cavities.
- These are slippery double-layered membranes.
- The parietal serous membrane lines the body cavity, while the visceral serous membrane lines the internal organs.
- A thin layer of serous fluid, produced by the membranes, separates the parietal and visceral serous membranes. This fluid reduces friction, providing lubrication.
- This lubrication is crucial for organs that move, such as the heart and lungs.
- The membranes also hold all viscera in place.
- Each cavity has distinct names for its membranes:
- Pericardial Cavity: Has separate parietal and visceral pericardium, with pericardial fluid surrounding the heart.
- Pleural Cavity: Has separate parietal and visceral pleura, with pleural fluid surrounding the lungs.
- Peritoneal Cavity: Has separate parietal and visceral peritoneum, with peritoneal fluid within the abdominal cavity.
- Retroperitoneal organs: Organs in the abdomen that are tightly adhered to the posterior body wall, meaning they only have peritoneum covering one side. An example is the pancreas.
Anatomy
- The study of the structure of organisms, specifically humans.
- Focuses on the organization of living things.
Levels of Anatomy
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Gross Anatomy:
- Study of structures visible to the naked eye.
- Systemic: investigates the body system by system.
- Regional: examines the body area by area.
- Surface level Anatomy: study of the external form of the body and its relation to deeper structures.
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Microscopic anatomy:
- Studies structures using a microscope.
- Cytology focuses on cells.
- Histology investigates tissues, collections of specialized cells and their surrounding substances.
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Developmental anatomy:
- Studies structural changes throughout an organism's life, from fertilization to death.
Physiology
- The study of the normal function of organisms and their parts.
- Focuses on how organisms or their parts function.
Levels of Physiology
- Molecular: examines processes and interactions within a cell, such as protein channel formation within a membrane.
- Cellular: investigates processes within cells, including energy production and waste creation.
- Systemic: explores the function of organ systems.
Studies of Anatomy or Physiology
- Measuring electrical conductivity of the heart: physiology.
- Viewing cells under a microscope: anatomy.
- Using a vitalograph to test lung capacity: physiology.
- Observing the deep interior structures of the brain: anatomy.
- Measuring heart rate and blood pressure after a run: physiology.
- Dissecting a heart: anatomy.
Structural & Functional Organisation (Levels)
- Chemical Level: atoms interact to form molecules.
- Cellular Level: molecules interact to form organelles within a cell.
- Tissue Level: similar cells form a tissue type, like smooth muscle tissue.
- Organ Level: two or more tissue types work together to form an organ with a specific function, like the bladder.
- Organ System Level: multiple organs cooperate to form a system, like the kidneys, bladder, and ureters in the urinary system.
- Organism Level: all levels working together to create a living being.
Characteristics of a Living Organism
- Organization: specific relationships and interactions between parts for proper function.
- Metabolism: the ability to use energy and perform vital functions through chemical reactions.
- Responsiveness: the ability to sense and adjust to changes in the environment.
- Growth: increase in cell size or number, leading to organismal enlargement.
- Reproduction: formation of new cells and organisms, passing genes to offspring.
- Development: changes an organism undergoes through time, including growth and structural changes.
Homeostasis
- Maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment within the human body.
- Involves controlling factors like blood pressure, pH, temperature, glucose levels, and oxygen.
- Homeostatic mechanisms keep the body near a set point, within a normal range.
- Failure of homeostasis can lead to disease or death.
- Organ systems work together to maintain internal consistency.
- Most body systems are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.
Anatomical Position
- Standard reference point for describing body parts and their positions.
- An erect person with face forward, upper limbs hanging at sides with palms facing forward, and lower limbs straight.
- Important for providing a common point of reference for studying the human body.
Other Body Positions
- Supine: lying face up.
- Prone: lying face down.
Directional Terms
- Superior: towards the head, above.
- Inferior: towards the feet, below.
- Anterior: towards the front, in front of.
- Posterior: towards the back, behind.
- Proximal: closer to the body, usually referring to limbs.
- Distal: further from the body, usually referring to limbs.
- Medial: towards the midline of the body.
- Lateral: away from the midline of the body.
- Superficial: closer to the surface of the body.
- Deep: towards the interior of the body.
Body Planes
- Planes divide the body for internal visualization.
- Sagittal: separates the body into right and left parts.
- Frontal (coronal): separates the body into anterior and posterior parts.
- Transversal (horizontal): separates the body into superior and inferior parts.
- Oblique: plane not parallel to any other plane.
Body Cavities
- Enclosed spaces that protect internal organs, known as viscera.
Trunk Cavities
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Thoracic Cavity:
- Most superior cavity.
- Contains the mediastinum and lungs.
- Mediastinum is a separate section within the thoracic cavity housing the heart, trachea, blood vessels, and esophagus.
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Abdominal Cavity:
- Inferior to the diaphragm.
- Contains majority of digestive organs, such as stomach, intestines, pancreas, and liver.
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Pelvic Cavity:
- Contains reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and rectum.
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Abdominopelvic Cavity:
- Combined term for abdominal and pelvic cavities, as there is less distinct separation.
Subdivisions of the Abdomen
Quadrants
- Right Upper
- Left Upper
- Right Lower
- Left Lower
Regions
- Right Hypochondriac
- Epigastric
- Left Hypochondriac
- Right Lumbar
- Umbilical
- Left Lumbar
- Right Iliac
- Hypogastric
- Left Iliac
Serous Membranes
- Also known as serosa.
- Line trunk cavities and cover internal organs.
- Double-layered, slippery membranes.
- Parietal: lines the body cavity.
- Visceral: covers internal organs.
- Separated by serous fluid, produced by the membranes to reduce friction and provide lubrication.
- Important for moving organs like the heart and lungs.
- Hold viscera in position.
- Specific names for different cavities:
- Pericardial Cavity: parietal and visceral pericardium with pericardial fluid (heart).
- Pleural Cavity: parietal and visceral pleura with pleural fluid (lungs).
- Peritoneal Cavity: parietal and visceral peritoneum with peritoneal fluid (abdominal cavity).
- Retroperitoneal Organs: organs tightly adhered to the posterior body wall with peritoneum covering only one side, e.g., pancreas.
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