An Introduction to the Human Body

This pathway provides an in-depth look at overview of anatomy & physiology, structural organization of the human body, functions of human life, requirements for human life, homeostasis, anatomical terminology, and medical imaging. The pathway also provides vocabulary support for these topics, as well as opportunities for learners to self-assess their understanding by analyzing figures and answering questions.

Topics

  • abdominopelvic cavity
  • anabolism
  • anatomical position
  • anatomy
  • anterior
  • anterior cavity
  • catabolism
  • caudal
  • cell
  • computed tomography
  • CT
  • control center
  • cranial
  • cranial cavity
  • deep
  • development
  • differentiation
  • distal
  • dorsal
  • dorsal cavity
  • effector
  • frontal plane
  • gross anatomy
  • growth
  • homeostasis
  • inferior
  • lateral
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • MRI
  • medial
  • metabolism
  • microscopic anatomy
  • negative feedback
  • normal range
  • nutrient
  • organ
  • organ system
  • organism
  • pericardium
  • peritoneum
  • physiology
  • plane
  • pleura
  • positive feedback
  • positron emission tomography
  • PET
  • posterior
  • posterior cavity
  • pressure
  • prone
  • proximal
  • regional anatomy
  • renewal
  • reproduction
  • responsiveness
  • sagittal plane
  • section
  • sensor
  • serosa
  • serous membrane
  • set point
  • spinal cavity
  • superficial
  • superior
  • supine
  • systemic anatomy
  • thoracic cavity
  • tissue
  • transverse plane
  • ultrasonography
  • ventral
  • ventral cavity
  • X-ray