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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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.
1
, Know the regions listed in Figure 1.3:
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