1.
An
Overview of Anatomy and
Physiology
- Define anatomy and physiology and describe their subdivisions.
- Explain the principle of complementarity.
2.
Levels
of Structural Organization
- Name the different levels of structural organization that make up the human body, and explain their relationships.
- List the 11 organ systems of the body, identify their components, and briefly explain the major function(s) of each system.
3. Homeostasis
- Define homeostasis and explain its importance.
- Describe how negative and positive feedback maintain body homeostasis.
4. The
Language of Anatomy
- Describe the anatomical position.
- Use correct anatomical terminology to describe body directions, body regions, and body planes or sections.
- Locate and name the major body cavities and their subdivisions and associated membranes, and list the major organs contained within them.
- Name the four quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity.
