UTA Anatomy & Physiology 1 Exam 1 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Anatomy The study of body structures of an organism an their relationship to each other
Gross Anatomy large body structures visible without the aid of a microscope
Microscopic Anatomy Small body structures only visible with the aid of a microscope.
Developmental Anatomy anatomical changes throughout the life of an organism
Vital Functions of the organ systems -separation of internal/external environments
- movement
- responsiveness to stimuli
- digestion/absorption
- metabolism
- excretion
- growth
Non vital to individual, but vital to species reproduction
How many major body systems are there? 11
Homeostasis dynamic state of equilibrium and focuses on balance.
Survival Needs for homeostasis nutrients
ions
water
oxygen
normal body temp
appropriate atompsheric pressure
Homeostasis is maintained by negative feedback (response to decrease or eliminate the stimulus ex. temp - your
temp increases, you sweat to release heat, your body temp decreases. As your
body temp decreases, the amount of sweat decreases)
positive feedback (stimulus causes a response and enhances the response until it
stops. ex. bleeding - damage blood vessel, platelets adhere to damaged site,
release chemical to attract more platelets, plates adhere to damaged site and so
on.)
Standard Anatomical Position erect body, feet slightly apart, palms forward, thumbs pointing away from body
Superior top part of the trunk (cranial)
Inferior toward the bottom
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Cranial vs Caudal Cranial - toward head
Caudal - toward tail or tailbone
Posterior or Dorsal back
Anterior or ventral belly region
proximal Closer to the point of attachment
distal farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body
trunk
deep below the muscle
ex. knife cut into the muscle
superficial above the muscle
ex. papercut
medial toward the midline
lateral away from the midline
Regional Terms Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body
frontal forehead
Orbital eye
occipital back of head
otic ear
nasal nose
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buccal cheek
oral mouth
Cephalic head
cervical neck
thoracic chest
sternal breastbone
axillary armpit
mammary breast
abdominal (umbilical) navel
Pelvic pelvis
Inguinal groin
Pubic genital region
Acromial point of shoulder
Brachial arm (bicep area)
Antecubital anterior surface of elbow
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Anatomy The study of body structures of an organism an their relationship to each other
Gross Anatomy large body structures visible without the aid of a microscope
Microscopic Anatomy Small body structures only visible with the aid of a microscope.
Developmental Anatomy anatomical changes throughout the life of an organism
Vital Functions of the organ systems -separation of internal/external environments
- movement
- responsiveness to stimuli
- digestion/absorption
- metabolism
- excretion
- growth
Non vital to individual, but vital to species reproduction
How many major body systems are there? 11
Homeostasis dynamic state of equilibrium and focuses on balance.
Survival Needs for homeostasis nutrients
ions
water
oxygen
normal body temp
appropriate atompsheric pressure
Homeostasis is maintained by negative feedback (response to decrease or eliminate the stimulus ex. temp - your
temp increases, you sweat to release heat, your body temp decreases. As your
body temp decreases, the amount of sweat decreases)
positive feedback (stimulus causes a response and enhances the response until it
stops. ex. bleeding - damage blood vessel, platelets adhere to damaged site,
release chemical to attract more platelets, plates adhere to damaged site and so
on.)
Standard Anatomical Position erect body, feet slightly apart, palms forward, thumbs pointing away from body
Superior top part of the trunk (cranial)
Inferior toward the bottom
Grade A+ | Updated
, UTA Anatomy & Physiology 1 Exam 1 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Cranial vs Caudal Cranial - toward head
Caudal - toward tail or tailbone
Posterior or Dorsal back
Anterior or ventral belly region
proximal Closer to the point of attachment
distal farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body
trunk
deep below the muscle
ex. knife cut into the muscle
superficial above the muscle
ex. papercut
medial toward the midline
lateral away from the midline
Regional Terms Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body
frontal forehead
Orbital eye
occipital back of head
otic ear
nasal nose
Grade A+ | Updated
, UTA Anatomy & Physiology 1 Exam 1 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
buccal cheek
oral mouth
Cephalic head
cervical neck
thoracic chest
sternal breastbone
axillary armpit
mammary breast
abdominal (umbilical) navel
Pelvic pelvis
Inguinal groin
Pubic genital region
Acromial point of shoulder
Brachial arm (bicep area)
Antecubital anterior surface of elbow
Grade A+ | Updated
