CHAPTER 1

THE HUMAN BODY:  AN ORIENTATION

1. Define anatomy and physiology.

2. Define the six levels of structural organization and rank them in order of increasing complexity.

3. Define metabolism and homeostasis.  Define homeostatic imbalance and recognize the author's symbol used throughout this textbook.

4. Describe the anatomical position.

5. Describe the following regional terms of the body:  nasal, oral, cervical, axillary, mammary, brachial, abdominal, carpal, digital, pubic, patellar, tarsal, cephalic, frontal, thoracic, inguinal, femoral, vertebral, lumbar, sacral, gluteal, perineal. 

6. Differentiate between upper extremity, arm and forearm.

7. Differentiate between lower extremity, thigh and leg.

8. Differentiate between sagittal, midsagittal, frontal and transverse planes or sections.

9. Define and be able to correctly use the directional terms given on Table 1.1.  You will not be tested on "intermediate".

10. Name and describe the location of each of the major body cavities and their subdivisions.  List major organs located in each of these cavities or subdivisions.  Differentiate between parietal and visceral serosa.  You will not be tested on body cavities mentioned in the Other Body Cavities section or the abdominopelvic regions shown in Figure 1.11.

11. Name and describe the location of each of the four abdominopelvic quadrants.

The body systems shown in Figure 1.2 will not be tested on at this time, but they should be reviewed now to aid your orientation throughout this course.  You will find it helpful to refer to this figure as you begin your study of each individual system.