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Introduction to Anatomy The Human Organism

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Introduction to Anatomy

The Human Organism

Characteristics of Life

• ORGANIZATION • METABOLISM

• DEVELOPMENT AND DIFFERENTIATION

• REPRODUCTION

Homeostasis

• Positive feedback• Can sometimes disrupt

homeostasis• Deviations from a norm

cause additional deviation

• Negative feedback• Works like a thermostat• Consistency is

maintained through a set of normal range values

Homeostasis of blood pressure

Positive feedback can be applied to global warming

Anatomical positions

Prone and Supine

Prone: facing downward Supine: facing upward

Terms in use:Dorsal fin

Caudal Fin

Anterior cruciate ligament

Superior

Inferior

Lateral Orientation

Body Cavities

Abdominal Quadrants

Four Quadrants and their Organs

RIGHT UPPER

RIGHT LOWER

LEFT UPPER

LEFT LOWER

Body Planes