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Deep Mindfulness and Balanced Physiques
1.1 define anatomy and physiology, and name several branches of these sciences Anatomy is the structure of the body such as head, limbs, genitals, hands, heart, kidneys etc whereas physiology is the function of the structure such as the lungs-(respiratory system-pulmonary-pulmonology), the intestines, bowel,… Continue Reading “Week 1 Concept Checks and Understanding”
Anatomy and Physiology Structural Organisation Characteristics of the living organism Homeostasis Basic Anatomy Medical Imaging Concept Checks and understanding
Prone: facedownSupine: FaceupCephalic: HeadCervical:NeckOccipital: Base of skullAxilliary: In toward midlineBrachial: Away from MidlineVertebral: Spinal ColumnSacral: Between HipsCarpal: wristFemoral: ThighInguinal: groinSternal: BreastbonePatellar: KneePlantar: SoleTarsal: Ankle
A cycle of events where the body is monitored, evaluated, changed, remonitored etc. Each variable is called a controlled condition and any condition that changes it is called a stimulus. A feedback system contains 3 elements a Receptor, Control centre and Effector. Receptor: monitors… Continue Reading “Feedback systems”
6 levels of organisation within the framework of the body The eleven systems of the human body
Balance within the bodys environment due to the many regulatory processes. The body can shift within a narrow range that is compatible with life eg blood glucose between 70-110 mg per 100. When we exercise many regulatory systems need to manage the body such… Continue Reading “Homeostasis”
6 processes of the human body A) Metabolism– the sum of all chemical processes Catabolism– breakdown of complex chemical substances Anabolism- build up of complex chemical substances B) Responsiveness- detect and respond to changes C) Movement- any movement from internal to external D) Growth-… Continue Reading “Basic Life Processes”
The eleven systems of the human bodyIntegumentary– Skin, hair nails: protect, regulate temperature, eliminate waste, sensation and production of vitamin DSkeletal- Bones, joints, cartilage: protect and support, provide a base for muscle produces blood cells and stores minerals and lipids.Muscular- muscle tissue: movement, posture… Continue Reading “The 11 systems in the human body”
Chemical- the body is made up of atoms and molecules. Molecules are atoms joined together. Two well known molecules are DNA and Glucose.7 Essential atoms are Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Calcium and Sulphur. Many supplements in the bodybuilding scene will attempt to manipulate… Continue Reading “6 levels of organisation within the framework of the body”
The bodies of athletes when broken down into heart, lungs and muscles responds to stimulus:*Low stimulus will result in no noticeable changes, no increases in strength, power or capability*High stimulus will result in so much change that the stress of the stimulus may adversely… Continue Reading “Anatomy of an Athlete”
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