Chapter 1 Organization of the Body Learning Targets
After studying chapter 1 you should be able to:
-Define anatomy and physiology and explain how they are related.
-Describe each level of organization of the body with reference to an example.
-Use anatomical terms to describe the relative positions of the body parts, the regions of the body, and the planes by which the body can be sectioned.
-List the cavities of the body and state their locations.
-Name the organs located in each of the body cavities.
-List the organ systems of the body, and state the major organs associated with each.
-Describe in general the functions of each organ system.
-Describe how a feedback system maintains homeostasis.
-Define disease and explain the difference between local/systemic disease and acute / chronic disease.