EXPLORING ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IN THE LABORATORY 2026 STUDY GUIDE REVISION SHEET CORE CONCEPT BREAKDOWN

EXPLORING ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IN
THE LABORATORY 2026 STUDY GUIDE
REVISION SHEET CORE CONCEPT
BREAKDOWN

◉ Hypothesis.
Answer: A statement about how we think the world works.


◉ Variable.
Answer: Factors that might change during an experiment.


◉ Controlled experiment.
Answer: An experiment in which the researcher controls all possible
variables so that only one changes and is tested.


◉ Control.
Answer: A sample that doesn't include the variable being tested.


◉ Theory.
Answer: A hypothesis that has been repeatedly tested over time and
that explains a wide range of scientific findings.

,◉ Anterior (ventral).
Answer: Refers to the front of the body, of a body part, or describes a
structure whose anatomical course takes it towards the front of the
body.


◉ Posterior (dorsal).
Answer: Refers to the back side of the body, of a body part, or
describes a structure whose anatomical course takes it towards the
back of the body.


◉ Superior.
Answer: Describes structures toward or closer to the head.


◉ Inferior.
Answer: Describes structures away from the head or toward the tail.


◉ Proximal.
Answer: Refers to the closeness-or proximity-of a structure to its
point of origin.


◉ Distal.

, Answer: Refers to the farness-or distance-of a structure from its
point of origin.


◉ Medial.
Answer: Closer to the midline.


◉ Lateral.
Answer: Moving farther away from the midline.


◉ Superficial.
Answer: Refers to a position that is closer to the surface of the body
or closer to the skin.


◉ Deep.
Answer: Refers to a position that is farther away from the skin's
surface.


◉ Abdominal region.
Answer: Area over the abdomen that is inferior to the diaphragm
and superior to the bony pelvis.


◉ Acromial region.