MEDICAL TERMS DESCRIBING THE HUMAN BODY         

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Patient information usinga knowledge of anatomical terminology

Describe anatomical position.

Define and use the principle directional terms in human anatomy.

Identify on diagram, sagittal, transverse, and frontal sections of the body.

Define and locate the principle regions and cavities of the human body.

Word elements and medical terminology

Give the definition of a selected group of prefixes, root combining forms, and suffixes.

Write the meaning of a selected list of medical terms.

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY        

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General plan and structure of the human body

Define anatomy and physiology.

Identify the structure of a cell tissue, organ, and system, and explain the relationship among these structures as they constitute an organism.

Chemical elements and the human body

Define the term homeostasis and metabolism.

Differentiate between inorganic and organic compounds and give examples of each.

Explain and distinguish among passive and active processes.

Contrast acids and use pH scale in describing acidity and alkalinity of a solution.

Identify the biologically significant elements from a given list by their chemical symbols and summarize the main functions of each in the body.

Basic structure and function of systems for body integration and coordination: endocrine, nervous, and sensory systems

Locate the principle endocrine glands, and identify the principle hormone and functions.

Define the endocrine gland and hormone, and describe how the endocrine system works to maintain homeostasis.

Describe the negative feedback mechanism.

Describe the mechanism by which the hypothalamus links the nervous and endocrine systems.

Identify the general functions of the nervous system.

Explain the anatomical and functional classification of the nervous system.

Identify types of neurons and describe their functions.

Identify parts of a neuron.

Describe the physiology of a nerve impulse.

Describe structures that protect the brain and spinal cord.

Identify cranial nerves and give functions of each.

Compare and contrast the sympathetic with the parasympathetic nervous system.

Compare the effect of sympathetic with parasympathetic stimulation on a specific organ.

Identify spinal nerves and define plexus.

Name the principle areas and functions associated with the lobes of the cerebrum.

Identify parts of the brain.

Describe the structure and functions of the three major parts of the ear

Describe the structure and functions of the eye.

Describe the physiology of vision.

Trace sound waves through the ear

Differentiate special and general senses.

Describe tactile sensation and proprioception.

Systems for maintenance of the body: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems

Describe the functions of the cardiovascular system.

Describe the major components of the cardiovascular system.

Describe the location of the heart in relation to other organs of the thoracic cavity and the associated serous membranes.

Label a heart identifying chambers, valves, and associated vessels of the heart.

Trace flow of blood through the heart, and distinguish between the pulmonary and systemic circulation.