BIOL 2021 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Osteophyte, Costal Cartilage, Coracoid
25 Oct 2017
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Human anatomy midterm study guide lectures 1-9. *hyponatremia: level of sodium in blood is abnormally low. Concern for marathon runners, overhydration when exercising dilutes the salt. Homeostasis = ability of the body to maintain stable, balanced internal environment important for cells to function properly. Body maintains homeostasis: during normal temp, 4% of blood flows to the skin for heat loss. During heat stress, 48% of the blood flows to the skin for heat loss. Feet flat on the floor and directed forward. Important because it is the position of reference for anatomical nomenclature. Superior (or cranial): position above or higher than another part of the body. Inferior (or caudal): position lower or below another part of the body; or toward lowest part of the spinal column. Proximal: position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment/trunk of the body.
