Anatomy and Physiology

Description:
Students are given time to move to as many stations as possible while answering questions about the anatomy of humans. However, it is not limited to mammals. It will be related to one major topic. This year consists of knowledge of Circulatory, Nervous System, Sensory Organs, and Drug Addiction.

The Stations:
There will be between 10 and 20 stations. They will be marked with Roman Numerals (I,II,III,IV,V...) or they will be numbered (1,2,3,4,5). There will be corresponding pages in your packet with each of the stations. There will be blank lines and they will be numbered (Question 1a,1b,1c,2,3a,3b). On the table, there will be a question sheet with a model or a diagram. On the question sheet it may ask you to identify certain sections of the diagram or model(1a is the maleus,1b is the incus,1c is the stapes) in your packet on the appropriate line. At some stations, they will include the names of parts, leaving you to organize them. In others, they will require you to know the parts. Along with identification, you will be required to answer questions on the sheet. They may be multiple choice (When it is cold, do your blood vessels a. move deeper in your body, b. move closer the skin, or c. do not move at all) or they could be short answer (describe the order of sound moving through the ear). There are no essay questions. Record your answers in the answer packet. A topic will be announced for anatomy, however students should know all bones, muscles, and systems. The major topic may not be the topic that shows up the most. Students may or may not have a time limit at stations. There may also be a different type of testing, where students are given 60 seconds to look at a PowerPoint? slide and answer the question/questions on that slide. The whole group will be tested at once.

The Packet:
A packet has pages/sections corresponding to the individual stations. It will have blank lines for you to record your answer. There will be no questions/diagrams in the packet, so all work must be done at the corresponding station. All answers must be recorded in the packet. Spelling does count in the packet. Points may also be taken away if the packet is not neat or legible. As you record your answers, make sure the you are recording on the right page/section/question. This may save you time and effort.

Materials:
The only material required is a pencil or pen, preferably pencil (mistakes may be made in writing). If you bring a pencil, it is advised that you bring a good eraser as well. Notes and other written materials are not allowed, so students are advised to memorize everything. Diagrams and study material may be found online with a quick search. Simple diagrams often help with studying more the complicated ones do. A useful studying book is the Complete Gray's Anatomy. Heart charts are also advised.

Sample Exercise:
Below is a diagram of the spinal cord followed by a question sheet and an answer sheet. In the answer sheet, remember to imagine lines after the numbers.



2.What two lobes does the central sulcus separate?

3.How does the cerebral cortex get information?

4.Name the four lobules of the cerebrum.

5.What are the smallest kind of blood vessel?

6.What makes up the telencephalon?

7.What is the longitudinal fissure and Fissure of Sylvian?

8.Name the kind of circulation if the blood goes from the heart to the lungs.

9. Name the kind of circulation if the blood goes from the lungs to the muscles to the heart.

10.Name the layers of the heart from outside to inside.

11.What part of the brain controls language comprehension and where is it located?

12.What is the function of Nissl Bodies?

13.What does the oculomotor nerve control?

14. Where is the transportation of nutrients to a muscle occur?

15.What does the Limbic System control?

Useful links:
The Wikipedia on anatomy. Has many diagrams, links, and descriptions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_anatomy

The text and some images from Gray's Anatomy: http://www.bartleby.com/107/

Detailed, interactive diagrams on parts of the systems: http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html

Notes:
Gives simple, printable diagrams: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/anatomy/titlepage.shtml