- The document provides an overview of chapter 1 from Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology textbook, covering topics such as anatomy, physiology, levels of organization of the human body, characteristics of life, homeostasis, organization of the body cavities and membranes, lifespan changes, and anatomical terminology.
- It defines anatomy and physiology, lists the levels of organization from subcellular to organism, and describes the requirements for life including water, food, oxygen, heat, and pressure.
- Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms are explained, with negative feedback identified as the most common type of feedback loop that prevents sudden changes in the body.
33. Body Sections A section along a frontal plane A section along a transverse plane A section along the median plane Transverse (horizontal) plane Frontal (coronal) plane Parasagittal plane Median (midsagittal) plane
35. Other Body Sections (a) (b) (c) Cross-section Oblique section Longitudinal section
36. Abdominal Subdivisions Right hypochondriac region Right lumbar region Right iliac region Epigastric region Umbilical region Hypogastric region Left hypochondriac region Left lumbar region Left iliac region Right upper quadrant (RUQ) Left upper quadrant (LUQ) Right lower quadrant (RLQ) Left lower quadrant (LLQ)