The Human Body:  An Orientation

When you finish this chapter you should be able to:

1. Define anatomy and physiology and describe the subdivisions of anatomy.
2. Name (in order of increasing complexity) the different levels of structural organization that make up the human body, and explain their relationships.
3. List the 11 organ systems and 1 functional system of the body and briefly explain the major function(s) of each system.
4. List the functional characteristics common to humans (and other organisms) and explain the importance of each to maintaining life.
5. List the survival needs of the body.
6. Define homeostasis and explain its importance.
7. Define negative feedback and describe its role in maintaining body homeostasis.
8. Define positive feedback and explain why it usually causes homeostatic imbalance. Also note specific situations in which it contributes to homeostasis, or normal body function.
9. Describe the anatomical position.
10. Use correct anatomical terminology to describe body directions, regions, and body planes or sections.
11. Locate the major body cavities, name their subdivisions, and list the major organs in each cavity or subdivision.
12. Name the specific serous membranes and note their common function.
13. Name the nine regions or four quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity and list the organs they contain. .