Chapter 1
Introduction to the Human Body
Human anatomy is the scientific study of the body's structures. Some of these structures are very small and can only be observed and analyzed…
It is convenient to consider the body's structures in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity: subatomic…
The Earth and its atmosphere have provided humans with air, water, and food, but these are not the only requirements for survival. Humans also…
Maintaining homeostasis requires that the body continuously maintain its internal conditions. Each physiological condition has a particular set…
Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body, which is crucial for the proper functioning of cells, tissues,…
Knowledge of anatomy is essential to understand human biology and medicine. Anatomists and health care professionals use standard terminology to…
Regional terms describe anatomy by dividing the body parts into different regions that contain structures involved in contributing similar functions.…
Directional terms are essential for describing the relative locations of different body structures. For instance, an anatomist might describe one…
Whole Body and Regional Quantification of Active Human Brown Adipose Tissue Using 18F-FDG PET/CT
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In endothermic animals, brown adipose tissue (BAT) is activated to produce heat for defending body temperature in response to cold. BAT's ability…
Prehension, the act of reaching to grasp an object, is central to the human experience. We use it to feed ourselves, groom ourselves, and manipulate…