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Introduction
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Learning objectives covered for the Introductory section of Module 1
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basic terms
anatomy & physiology
introduction to human bioscience
learning objectives
human bioscience: normal body function
module 1
100-level
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Introduction
Define anatomy
Structure
Define physiology
Function
Levels of human structure (simple to complex)
Chemical
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
Organ systems
Organismal (the human)
Directional terms
Superior - above another part
Inferior - below another part
Anterior (ventral) - toward the front
Posterior (dorsal) - toward the back
Medial - closer to imaginary midline of body
Lateral - toward outer edge of body
Proximal - closer to the attachment to body
Distal - further away from attachment to body
Planes of body
Sagittal
Vertical plane, divides body into right & left parts
Off centre = Parasagittal
Transverse
Horizontal, divides body into superior & inferior parts
Can exist @ any level from head to toe
Also known as 'horizontal plane' or 'cross section'
Frontal
Vertical plane, divides body into anterior & posterior parts
Also called 'coronal plane'
Frontal plane = front & back
Body cavities & contents
Ventral
Thoracic cavity
Pleural cavities
Two lateral, each envelope a lung
Mediastinum
Contains pericardium which encloses the heart
Surrounds remaining thoracic organs, incl. thymus gland
Separated from lower cavities by diaphragm
Abdominal cavity
Houses main portion of digestive system
Contains liver, gallbladder, stomach, intestine, kidneys, adrenal glands
Pelvic cavity
Contains reproductive system & bladder
No partition from abdominal cavity, lower cavities sometimes referred to together as 'abdominopelvic cavity'
Dorsal
Cranial cavity
Encases brain
Spinal & cranial cavity continuous with one another
Vertebral/spinal cavity
Runs within vertebral column, encloses spinal cord
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