Anatomy and Physiology

Description
Students are given time to move to as many stations as possible or given a packet while answering questions about the anatomy of humans. It will be related to two or three major body systems.

Current Systems
Muscular

Endocrine

Respiratory

Past Systems
Circulatory

Skeletal

The Stations
If there are stations, there will be 10-20 of them. They will be marked with roman numerals (I, II, III...) or they will be numbered (1, 2, 3...). There will be sections in your test corresponding to each of the stations with questions (the format of which is decided by the tester, and can vary widely from tester to tester). Students typically have a time limit at stations (i.e. 5 minutes per station, then rotate).

There may also be a different type of testing, where students are given a time limit to look at a PowerPoint slide and answer the question/questions on that slide. With this format, the whole group will be tested at once.

Students must note that in tests there is a strong possibility that a model would be used. For example, the event writer could use a model of the entire body or a specific organ to base questions off of. To do well on an identification station like this, make sure you know your labeling, and be prepared to find numbers on the model quickly. Sometimes it's hard to find certain numbers, so just look very hard, and eventually you will find it. If you really can't find one of the numbers just move on.

The Test
The test will pages/sections corresponding to the individual stations (if there aren't stations then it will be a normal test). 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 that you are recording on the right page/section/question. This may save you time and effort.

Please note that there may be lines for your team name, team number, or the participants' names on each page. No matter what, ALWAYS make sure you fill out that information on each page, for if you don't, they can take off points.

Materials
The only materials are a pencil along with a good eraser, a non-programmable calculator, and a 2 SIDED PAGE OF NOTES. NO OTHER RESOURCES ARE ALLOWED. Students must REMEMBER all Diagrams and study material. Make sure you print the guide to this event in the event info on soinc.org.

Preparing for this event
Make a binder! This will help you tremendously in preparing for this event. Even though you can't bring it in, it's a great way to keep all your information in the same place and to remember it.

Remember your charts and diagrams. They are very important in this event. It will account for a majority of the questions on the test. They can be used in the testing room. Simple diagrams often help with studying more the complicated ones do.

Flash cards can be a useful resource for studying the skeletal and muscular system, whether you create them yourself or buy them. It is also very helpful to type up a table or list of information about the diseases, so you have a quick reference sheet to study off of (whether weeks before competition, or right before it).

A useful studying book is the Complete Gray's Anatomy. However, it can get complicated, so using a high school, college, or high-level middle school textbook will greatly assist you in preparing for this event.

It is also very helpful to practice, because the type of questions can vary widely from test to test.

Covered Information
You will be tested on various topics about two or three body systems. This year consists of knowledge of the respiratory, muscular, and endocrine systems. Topics can vary from diseases in those symptoms, to the general anatomy, and the functions of that system. For a complete photographic listing of muscles, click here.

Sample Exercise
1. Describe the sliding-filament model.

2. Describe three types of hormones and provide examples of each.

3. List the location, origin and insertion of the latissimus dorsi, rectus abdominis, and gastrocneimus.

4. Describe the function of the respiratory system.

5. What is the difference between strains and sprains?

6. How does exercise affect the muscular system?

7. What is a goiter? How can it be prevented?

8. What is a potential cause of emphysema?

9. Describe poliomyelitus and list the different types and respective treatments.

Useful links

 * The official site of the Anatomy event
 * Disease information
 * US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
 * The national institute of drug abuse
 * The text and some images from Gray's Anatomy
 * Detailed, interactive diagrams on parts of the systems
 * Scioly Test Exchange
 * National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
 * Great tutorial on the human skeleton
 * More disease information
 * Gives simple, printable diagrams