Anatomy: learning the language

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 273-277
Author(s):  
Ian Peate
Keyword(s):  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Anatomical Position ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Anatomical Terminology ◽  
First Time ◽  
Healthcare Assistant ◽  
Assistant Practitioner

This article is the first in a series that focuses on anatomy and physiology. Human anatomy, just like any other technical subject, has its own vocabulary. When learning anatomy for the first time, it can sometimes feel like you are learning a new language. This article provides the reader with an understanding of the language used when discussing various anatomical concepts. The healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner (HCA and AP) will need to understand anatomical terminology accurately, so as to provide care that is safe and effective. The article addresses roots, prefixes and suffixes, anatomical position, regional terms, directional terms, body planes and body cavities. Each article in the series ends with a glossary of terms helping readers understand some of the terminology that has been used. A series of ‘test yourself’ questions is also provided.

The endocrine system: regulator of body activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 376-382
Author(s):  
Ian Peate
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Healthcare Assistant ◽  
Assistant Practitioner

The endocrine system has an important role to play in the regulation of body activities and does this in conjunction with the nervous system. This article offers the healthcare assistant (HCA) and assistant practitioner (AP) an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system and its functions; key glands are discussed. An understanding of the endocrine system can help the HCA and AP offer people care and support that is informed. There are a number of conditions that might affect the endocrine system and result in a negative impact on a person's health and wellbeing. The article includes a glossary of terms and a series of questions that can assist in learning.

scholarly journals Changing undergraduate human anatomy and physiology laboratories: perspectives from a large-enrollment course

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin R. Griff
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Human Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Laboratory Component ◽  
Large Enrollment ◽  
First Time

In the present article, a veteran lecturer of human anatomy and physiology taught several sections of the laboratory component for the first time and shares his observations and analysis from this unique perspective. The article discusses a large-enrollment, content-heavy anatomy and physiology course in relationship to published studies on learning and student self-efficacy. Changes in the laboratory component that could increase student learning are proposed. The author also points out the need for research to assess whether selective curricular changes could increase the depth of understanding and retention of learned material.

scholarly journals Pyotr Andreyevich Zagorsky - Russian anatomist, rector and Professor Emeritus of the St. Petersburg Medical-Surgical Academy, Academician of the Imperial Academy of Sciences (on the 255th anniversary of birth)

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 296-296
Author(s):  
Alexander Alexeevich Andreev ◽  
Anton Petrovich Ostroushko
Keyword(s):  
Professor Emeritus ◽  
Honorary Member ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Anatomical Terminology ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Imperial Academy ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Military Campaign ◽  
The Military ◽  
First Time

Pyotr Andreyevich Zagorsky was born in 1764 in the Novgorodseversky governorship in the family of a priest. He studied at the Chernigov College, Medical-Surgical School. In 1785, P.A. Zagorsky was promoted to healers and began working as an anatomy prosector at the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery of the St. Petersburg General Hospital. In 1790 he moved to the Shlisselburg district to the post of city and district doctor, and in 1793 he was transferred as a head-doctor to the Cuirassier Regiment. In 1794-1795 Peter Andreevich took part in the military campaign of Suvorov. In 1797 he was appointed adjunct anatomy. P.A. Zagorsky wrote the first Russian textbook on anatomy (1801), for the first time in Russia he introduced compulsory classes on corpses, suggested Russian anatomical terminology (1802), created a classification of deformities. In 1805, P.A. Zagorsky received the title of adjunct of anatomy and physiology, and since 1807 - an extraordinary academician, in 18091833 - academician of the Imperial Academy of Sciences. In 1808, he was appointed rector of the Medical-Surgical Academy. Since 1817, he is an honorary member of the Imperial Moscow Society of Naturalists. His school passed I.V. Buyalsky, P.A. Naranovich, I.D. Knigin, P.S. Kareisha, IB. Petrov, D.M. Vellansky, A.I. Fedorovsky and others. P.A. Zagorsky - the author of more than 150 scientific papers. Peter Andreevich Zagorsky died in 1846 at the age of 82 years.

Homeostasis: getting a balance

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 330-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Peate
Keyword(s):  
Building Blocks ◽  
The Body ◽  
Internal Environment ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Healthcare Assistant ◽  
Assistant Practitioner

The healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner (HCA and AP) must have an understating of how the body works and how it functions in both illness and in health, so as to offer people care that is safe, effective and person-centred. This series of articles offers the HCA and AP an understanding of how the human body works: its anatomy and physiology. The first article of this series ( Peate, 2020 ) provided insight into the terminology used in anatomy. This article focuses on homeostasis, how it is that the body maintains a stable internal environment regardless of the changes that occur externally. The third article considers the cells, which are the basic building blocks of all living things. The rest of the series considers each of the body's systems in turn. In this article, a definition of homeostasis is provided and examples are discussed as to how the body maintains homeostasis. The article ends with a glossary of terms and set of questions used as self-assessment.

The respiratory system

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-179
Author(s):  
Ian Peate
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Healthcare Assistant ◽  
Assistant Practitioner

Breathing allows oxygen to be delivered to internal tissues and cells where it is needed, as well as facilitating the removal of carbon dioxide. An overview of the respiratory system and its key functions is provided in this article. The upper and lower respiratory tracts are discussed. It is important for the healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner (HCA and AP) to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and how it functions if care that is provided is to be safe and patient-focused. At the end of the article, a glossary of terms is provided and, to aid recall, a short quiz has been included.

Case Studies in The Instruction of Human Anatomy and Physiology

HAPS Educator ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 506-515
Author(s):  
Chasity O’Malley ◽  
◽  
Julie Doll ◽  
Catherine Taylor ◽  
Marian Leal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Human Anatomy And Physiology
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