Download Body Directions And Systems

Unit 1: Organization of the Body and General Systems
Objectives:
1. Explain Difference Between Anatomy and Physiology
2. Give Directional Terms of the Body
3. List and Describe 11 Major Systems
4. Explain Why Anatomical Position Is Necessary and Important
5. Be Able To Label Directions on the Body
NOTES
Why are humans classified as mammals?
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Anatomy:
Physiology:
Anatomical Position:
Bilateral Symmetry:
Axial:
Appendicular:
Viscera:
Cavity:
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Table 1.1- Directional Terms for Humans
Term
Meaning
Example
Superior
Inferior
Medial
Lateral
Superficial
Deep
Ventral
Dorsal
Proximal
Distal
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Label Body Planes
Organ Systems
-There are a total of ______ organ systems in the body
-A simple way to remember them is through this phrase: __________________________
1. Reproductive:
2. Urinary:
3. Nervous:
4. Muscular:
5. Respiratory:
6. Skeletal:
7. Lymphatic:
8. Integumentary:
9. Digestive:
10. Endocrine:
11. Cardiovascular:
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Review Questions:
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The kidney belongs to the _______________ system.
The liver belongs to the _______________ system.
The spleen belongs to the ______________ system.
In terms of nearness to the surface, the liver is ____________ to the skin.
In terms of closeness to the trunk, the elbow is ______________ to the fingers.
If you were to sit on a horse’s back you would be on the _______________ aspect
of the horse.
7. In terms of up and down, the belly button is ___________ to the sternum.
8. In terms of front to back, the nipples are ____________ to the shoulder blades.
9. Vertical plane that divides the body into left and right parts is _______________.
10. Vertical plane that separates the body into anterior and posterior parts
is___________________.
11. Horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior
parts_______________.
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Lab 1: Voodoo Pickle Man
Objective: Label and dissect your “pickle-man” according to the directional terms
Materials: Markers/Sharpies
Pickle
Toothpicks
Post-It Notes
Pen
Scalpel
Dissecting Pans
Pre-Lab Activity:
Sketch and name your pickle-man below. Be sure to add all directional terms to
prepare you for the activity.
Directions:
1. Retrieve all materials needed for you and your partner.
2. Create toothpick flags using post-its, be sure to label and draw arrows using
your vocab list of directional terms.
3. Color the toothpicks for the arms and legs a solid color with the marker.
4. Insert the arms and legs.
5. Label the directions of the body with the toothpicks. Be creative and use the
scalpels if needed for more complex terms (ex: deep vs. superficial)
6. When completed, show instructor and receive stamp below.
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