In your textbook, read "An Overview of Anatomy and Physiology" (pp. 2-3).

• Be able to define anatomy and understand the difference between gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy.
• Be able to define physiology and understand the difference between anatomy and physiology.
• Understand what is meant by "principle of complementarity of structure and function"; also called "structure/function relationship" in other biology texts.

Read the section on levels of structural organization (pp. 3-4).

• This information is nicely summarized in Marieb Fig. 1.1 (p. 4).
• This may be review from Biological Principles.
• See the animation – Levels of Structural Organization.

Look over the organ systems (pp. 6-7).

• These can be found in the panels in Marieb Fig. 1.3.
• Just make sure you have an idea what the different organ systems are, what they do, and what one or two of their major organs are.
  • This is summarized nicely in the Lab Manual (Table 2.2, p. 16).
  • This really shouldn't be new information for anyone who has been in possession of a body for 18 years or so.
  • Example: If you read that transitional epithelium is only found in the urinary system, I want you to know what "urinary system" means (i.e., kidneys, bladder, urine – not brain or lungs).
• See the following animation - Organ Systems.
• Try the "Organs Game" at Human Mind and Body [BBC].

Read the section on homeostasis (pp. 8-12).

• Be able to define homeostasis.
  • Make sure you understand Marieb Fig. 1.4 (p. 9). I wish Fig. 1.5 was an actual biological example, but just make sure that you realize that these "see-saw" figures appear throughout the text whenever a homeostatic mechanism is described and that you understand the concept that this figure is trying to show you.
  • This hand drawing is something that I use in class.
  • See Art-Labeling Activity for Marieb Fig. 1.4.
  • This animation gives an example of a basic feedback mechanism.
• Compare and contrast positive and negative feedback loops, and be able to provide an example of each.
  • View the animation: Positive and Negative Feedback Loops.
    
• Be able to discriminate between afferent and efferent pathways.
  • These terms will become important later in the nervous system.

Read the section on anatomical terminology (pp. 12-19).

• Understand what is meant by anatomical position.
• Learn the following terms in Marieb Table 1.1 (part 1 and part 2) (p. 13):
  • superior and inferior
  • anterior and posterior
    • Contrary to what your book says, anterior and posterior are the technically correct terms when dealing with the human body. The terms dorsal and ventral are more appropriate for four-legged animals.
  • medial and lateral
  • proximal and distal
  • superficial and deep
  • See this animation - Directional Terms.
• You'll need to learn the regional terms (Marieb Fig. 1.7a and 1.7b) for Lab Exam 1, but NOT for any lecture exam.
  • See the Lab section for more details.
• Learn the terms axial and appendicular.
• Learn the three major body planes and how they divide the body:
  • sagittal
    • Don't concern yourself too much with the terms median (midsagittal) and parasagittal. They don't come up often.
  • frontal/coronal
    • View these video clips of a series of sagittal and frontal sections.
  • transverse
• Learn the term viscera (or visceral organs).
• Learn the body cavities in Marieb Fig. 1.9 (p. 17) and then try this Art-Labeling Activity.
• Understand the difference between visceral serosa and parietal serosa, and understand the function of serous fluid.
• Understand Marieb Fig. 1.12 (p. 19).
  • The names of the quadrants are based on the patient's point of view.
  • Look down at your own chest and you'll get it.