Introduction to Anatomy

The Human Organism

Characteristics of Life

• ORGANIZATION • METABOLISM

• RESPONSIVENESS • GROWTH

• 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

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

QUIZ TIME!

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