Week 1 Flashcards
Anatomy
The structure
Physiology
The function (body’s dynamic and animated workings)
What is the principle of complementary structure and function?
The idea that function reflects structure
What are the necessary life functions?
Maintaining boundaries Movement Responsiveness Digestion Metabolism Disposal of waste Reproduction Growth
What are the survival needs?
Nutrients Oxygen Water Normal body temperature Appropriate atmospheric pressure
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of stable internal conditions even with constantly changing external and internal environments
How does a stimulus travel to create a response?
- Stimulus produces a change in variable (increase BS)
- The receptor detects change
- The sensory is sent to the control center (afferent)
- The control center releases an output (efferent - increase insulin)
- The effector produces a response
What is negative feedback?
When a response reduces or shuts off the original stimuli
What is positive feedback?
When the response encourages more stimuli (oxytocin or blood clotting)
What are some examples of microscopic anatomy?
Cytology, Histology, Developmental Anatomy, Embryology
What is surface anatomy?
The study of internal body structures as they relate to the overlying skin.
What is the goal of a negative feedback mechanism?
Prevent sudden, severe changes in the body
What causes disease?
Homeostatic imbalances (also due to aging)
What does the regional term axial pertain to?
Head, neck and trunk of the body
What does the regional term appendicular pertain to?
The limbs of the body
Regional term Mental
Chin
Regional term Inguinal
Pelvic
Regional term for shoulder
Acromial
Regional term for elbow
Antecubital
Regional term for thumb
Pollex
Regional term for hip
Coxal
Regional term for leg
Crural
Regional term for big toe
Hallux
Regional term for the back of the knee
Popliteal