Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1

 

This session introduces the study of anatomy and physiology.  By definition, anatomy is the study of internal and external structure. Physiology is the study of how living organisms perform the various functions of life. Many important concepts are introduced in chapter one, including, an introduction to the organ systems, body sections, body regions and body cavities and significance of homeostasis. The chapter ends with an introduction to anatomical landmarks and directional references. This is a BUSY SESSION, BUT you have many tools which will aide your successful learning. You must choose a system that works and launch into your study each day.  You will find additional help outside your text at the prenhall website, EAP CD(E, D, G)  (NOTE:  You may find it easier to just run the CD from your computer.).  (Click Start, Run, Browse for your CD.  Select Start_EAP3e_CD from the files displayed.), ADAM Interactive Anatomy (LRC Lab). PLEASE NOTE:  The website is NOT for your textbook, but the content is identical (human body is a human body is a ...) so the activities will be the same.

Session Goal

The goal of this chapter is to learn and apply the organization and language of the human body.

At the completion of the study of this system on Chapter 1,  the successful student will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic functions of living organisms. P 2
  2. Define and contrast anatomy and physiology, and describe the various subspecialties of each discipline. P. 2-3
  3. Identify the major levels of organization in living organisms. P. 3-4
  4. Identify the organ systems of the human body and the major components of each system.P. 6-11
  5. Explain the significance of homeostasis P. 5
  6. Describe how positive and negative feedback are involved in homeostatic regulation.P.13-14 
  7. Use anatomical terms to describe body' sections, body regions and relative positions. P.16-19
  8. Identify the major body cavities and their subdivisions. P.20-21

In addition, from the lab studies in Chapter 1, the student will be able to

  1. Identify each of the organ systems  with their correct function  (see text).
  2.  Using the Human Torso models, recognize the following organs as they exist in the Thoracic cavity (note, the links here are available so you can confirm that you have located the correct plate in your resource packet) Plate 70 and 71 in your dissection guide  shows the Thoracic cavity.
    1. Larynx
    2. trachea
    3. esophagus
    4. lungs
    5. heart
  3.  Using the Human torso models in the lab, recognize the following organs as they exist in the abdominal cavity (note, the links here are available so you can confirm that you have located the correct plate in your resource packet) Plate 102 (see the dissection guide ) shows a model of  the abdominal cavity.  Plate 103 shows a model from deeper within the cavity.  Plate 104 and 105 help you transition from models to the human body (as you will need to do in your medical career).
    1. Liver
    2. gallbladder
    3. spleen 
    4. stomach
    5. small intestine (small bowel)
    6. large intestine (large bowel or colon)
    7. pancreas
    8. kidneys
    9. ureters(2)
  4.  (note, the links here are available so you can confirm that you have located the correct plate in your resource packet)
    1. Plate 102 (see the dissection guide that came with your lab manual) shows a model of  this
    2. Plate 103 shows a model from deeper within the cavity
    3. Plate 104 and 105 help you transition from models to the human body (as you will need to do in your medical career).
  5. Label the structures correctly for Directional terms, surfaces, and regions of the human body P. 3-5
  6. Understand the language of anatomy by using each of the terms as they apply to the appropriate body structure.

NOTE:  The PLATES listed in your lab assignment refer to the dissection guide that you purchased in your course pack

               The PAGE  numbers in the lab section indicate assignments from the Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy book

Celery surgery
Notice on the schedule that you are to read the first chapter of your text book and first chapter of your Lab book this week. Do that before attempting this assignment.

Understanding Anatomic Terminology is "critical" to your success
in this course. My goal for you is to have you use the terms listed in the exercises below to dissect a stalk of celery
Assume you are a surgeon preparing for your case study and perform the following procedures on your patient (celery).

1. Make a SUPERFICIAL MIDSAGITTAL INCISION on the ventral surface beginning a what you perceive to be the umbilicus and proceed inferiorly to the base of your stalk.

2. Make a DEEP TRANSVERSE INCISION on the dorsal surface near the superior end of the stalk of the celery.

3. Enter at the  LATERAL surface and make a complete FRONTAL/CORONAL sectional cut beginning at  the mid-point and proceed inferiorly.

4. Make a COMPLETE MEDIAL NOTCH on the inferior end near the base of the stalk of celery

 

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  1. Prenhall website:    

    1. The text material has great potential to help you learn the many components of anatomy and Physiology:

      1. Multiple choice questions
      2. Matching
      3. Fill in the blank
      4. Critical Thinking

    2. Review the quizzes

    3. and most importantly, Labeling exercises:

  2. Textbook:  Read the objectives.  Use them as a guide when you 

    1. skim read the chapter to get a feel for the content and how the different topics are related

    2. reread the chapter look for the critical points and preparing for lecture

    3. study the chapter to learn the critical content

    4. review the chapter preparing for the quizzes and exams

  3. Lecture:    Attend all lectures.  Use them to 

    1. identify important points

    2. ask questions of points not well understood in the text

    3. measure your learning comprehension

  4. Lab:     Attend your scheduled lab and take advantage of open times to continue to study  
                Use your labs to correlate text structures to actual specimens in lab

  5. Please NOTE:  When you click on the link, you will be asked what you want to do with the program.  Select RUN if using Netscape or OPEN if using Internet Explorer.  DO NOT DOWNLOAD.  You may find it easier to just run the CD from your computer.  (Click Start, Run, Browse for your CD.  Select Start_EAP3e_CD from the files displayed.  Once the CD is running, Select the current chapter from the Main menu.  Do the exercises, animations, and tests that you think will best help you master the material.

  6. You may find the glossary helpful for terminology understanding

  7. You should go to the LRC to use A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology.  You will find tutorials there very helpful for understanding the human body and how it works.

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Last modified: January 19, 2005 by Cynthia Herbrandson © Copyright 1999, Kellogg Community College. All rights reserved.

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