Core - Anatomy and Physiology

    Chapter 1

    Introduction to the Human Body

    1.1 : Overview of Anatomy and Physiology01:24

    1.1 : Overview of Anatomy and Physiology

    Human anatomy is the scientific study of the body's structures. Some of these structures are very small and can only be observed and analyzed with the ...

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    1.2 : Structural Organization of the Human Body: An Overview01:18

    1.2 : Structural Organization of the Human Body: An Overview

    It is convenient to consider the body's structures in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity: subatomic particles, ...

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    1.3 : Functions of Life01:23

    1.3 : Functions of Life

    Human life is characterized by a variety of functions that are essential for survival and well-being. These functions include metabolism, movement, ...

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    1.4 : Requirements for Human Life01:26

    1.4 : Requirements for Human Life

    The Earth and its atmosphere have provided humans with air, water, and food, but these are not the only requirements for survival. Humans also require a ...

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    1.5 : What is Homeostasis?01:16

    1.5 : What is Homeostasis?

    Maintaining homeostasis requires that the body continuously maintain its internal conditions. Each physiological condition has a particular set point, ...

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    1.6 : Negative and Positive Feedback

    1.6 : Negative and Positive Feedback

    Animal organs and organ systems constantly adjust to internal and external changes through a process called homeostasis ("steady state"). Examples ...

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    1.7 : Homeostatic Imbalance01:10

    1.7 : Homeostatic Imbalance

    Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body, which is crucial for the proper functioning of cells, tissues, organs, ...

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    1.8 : Anatomical Terminology01:20

    1.8 : Anatomical Terminology

    Knowledge of anatomy is essential to understand human biology and medicine. Anatomists and health care professionals use standard terminology to describe ...

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    1.9 : Anatomical Positions01:11

    1.9 : Anatomical Positions

    In anatomy, several standard anatomical positions are used as references for describing the position and orientation of different body parts. These ...

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    1.10 : Regional Terms01:12

    1.10 : Regional Terms

    Regional terms describe anatomy by dividing the body parts into different regions that contain structures involved in contributing similar functions. ...

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    1.11 : Directional Terms01:14

    1.11 : Directional Terms

    Directional terms are essential for describing the relative locations of different body structures. For instance, an anatomist might describe one band of ...

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    1.12 : Body Planes01:06

    1.12 : Body Planes

    Body planes in anatomy are imaginary flat surfaces used as reference points to divide the body into sections for anatomical study. These planes are ...

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    1.13 : Anatomical Movements00:51

    1.13 : Anatomical Movements

    Anatomical movements refer to the various actions or motions that can be performed by the body's joints and muscles. These movements are described ...

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    1.14 : Abdominal Regions and Quadrants01:19

    1.14 : Abdominal Regions and Quadrants

    To promote clear communication, for instance, about the location of a patient's abdominal pain or a suspicious mass, anatomists and clinicians ...

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