1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

2. Anatomy – study of structures or morphology of body parts
Physiology – study of function of parts

3. Characteristics of Life
Organization
Responsiveness
Reproduction
Growth/development
Use of energy

4. Environmental Requirements
Water
Oxygen
Nutrients
Heat
Pressure

5. Homeostasis
Negative feedback mechanisms
Positive feedback mechanisms

6. Negative Feedback Mechanisms
Body temperature
Blood pressure
Blood glucose

7. Body Temperature Control

8. Blood Glucose Control

9. Positive Feedback Mechanisms
Blood clotting
Childbirth

10. Childbirth Control

11. Levels of Organization

12. Body Systems Integumentary Skeletal Muscular Nervous Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Digestive
Respiratory
Urinary
Reproductive
Immune

13. Anatomical Position

14. Relative Position Terms
Superior
Inferior
Anterior (ventral)
Posterior (dorsal)
Medial
Lateral
Bilateral
Ipsilateral
Contralateral
Proximal
Distal
Superficial
Deep

15. Body Sections & Planes

16. Body Cavities

17. Body Quadrants

18. Abdominal Regions