Reading guide for chapter 1 of Human Anatomy (9th Edition), by Marieb et al: "Introduction and Orientation". Used in the Applied Human Anatomy course at UC Irvine. Comes with bolded text answers and colored diagrams you can label.
UCI BioSci D170 Introduction and Orientation Williams
Reading: Chapter 1
Define the following sub-disciplines of anatomy (1 phrase each):
● Gross anatomy – The study of body structures that can be examined from the
naked eye.
-Regional anatomy – The study of body structures in a single region that are
examined as a group.
-Systemic anatomy – The study of organs that share a related function.
-Surface anatomy – The study of shapes/markings on the surface that reveal
underlying organs.
● Microscopic anatomy (histology) – The study of microscopic structures. Cells,
tissues, etc.
List the 12 systems of the human body (Figure 1.2)
Integumentary (hair/skin/nails), skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine (hormones-
>regulates processes), digestive, urinary, circulatory, respiratory (keeps O2, removes
CO2), lymphatic (immune response), male/female reproductive system.
Describe what a human looks like when standing in the anatomical position.
Person stands erect. Feet flat, toes and eyes pointing forward. Palms of hand facing
upwards (thumbs away from body). *Terms left/right refer to the cadaver, NOT the
viewer.*
What is the difference between the axial and appendicular regions of the body?
Axial region: main axis of the body (head, neck, trunk).
Appendicular regions: the limbs.
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, Know the regions listed in Figure 1.3:
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