define anatomy and physiology
:~~ anatomy: science of body structures and the relationships among them
physiology: science of body function
describe the structural organization of the human body from simplest to most
complex
:~~ 1) chemical: atoms and molecules
2) cellular: molecules comb...
in cervix) send input (nerve impulse) to the control centre (brain). Brain sends
output (oxytocin) to effectors (muscles in uterine wall contract) causing a response
(body stretches cervix more). Response increases stimulus until cycle is interrupted
(baby is born)
describe anatomical position
✓ :~~ -standing erect
-head level, eyes forward
-lower limbs are parallel, feet flat on floor and toes facing forward
-upper limbs are at the sides, palms facing forward
superior/inferior
✓ :~~ superior: toward the head or upper part of a structure
inferior: away from the head or lower part of a structure
anterior/posterior
✓ :~~ anterior: nearer to or at the front of the body
posterior: nearer to or at the back of the body
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