Anatomy and Physiology

 

Subjects

Anatomy

Form of the body

 

Physiology

Function of the body

 

 

 

Main Proceses of Body

Catabolism

the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

 

Homeostasis

the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, esp. as maintained by physiological processes.

 

Anabolism

the synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism

 

Metabolism

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

 

Feedback

the modification or control of a process or system by its results or effects, e.g., in a biochemical pathway or behavioral response.

 

Positive

the enhancement or amplification of an effect by its own influence on the process that gives rise to it

 

Negative

the diminution or counteraction of an effect by its own influence on the process giving rise to it, as when a high level of a particular hormone in the blood may inhibit further secretion of that hormone, or where the result of a certain action may inhibit further performance of that action

 

 

Systems of A & P

Reproductive

Reporduction

 

Functional Unit: Gonads

 

Respiratory

Respiration

 

Reticuloendothelial

Assists Immune system

Protect against external invasion

 

Muscular

Support

Movement

Protection

 

Cardiovascular

Circulate blood

Transport nutrients and waste

 

 

Lymphatic

Immune Support

Cardiovascular Support

Digestive Support

 

Sensory

Gather Information

 

Integumentary

Remove Toxins

 

Digestive

Absorption of nutrients

 

Endocrine

Chemical Stability

 

Urinary

Eliminate waste

 

Functional Unit - Nephron

 

Nervous

Communication and Control

 

Immune

Protection from disease

 

Skeletal

Protection

Support

Lever of Movement

Storage of Minerals

Manufacture of Blood

 

 

 

 

 

Regions of the abdomen - Looking at the person

 

 Right Hypochondriac -   Epigastric   - Left Hypochondriac

Right Lumbar  -  Umbilicus   -   Left Lumbar

 Right Inguinal (Illiac) -  Hypogastric   - Left Inguinal (Illiac)

 

 

Proximal - Close to middle

Distal - From from middle

Supericial

Deep

Medial

Lateral

Central

Peripheral

Anterior / Ventral

Posterior / Dorsal

Superior

Inferior

Cephalic - Close to brain

Cranial - Close to skull

Caudal - At coccyx

 

Epi - Skin

Hypo - too little

Hyper - too much

Cardio - Heart

Mega - Big

Micro - Small

Rectomy - Surgical Removal

Bi - Two

Mono - One

Salpingo - Tube

oopho - Ovary

 

Deci = 1/10

Centi = 1/100

Milli = 1/1000

Deca = 10

Hecta = 100

Kilo = 1000

 

gram = weight

liter = volume

meter = distance

celsius/centigrade = temperature