PALOMO, CRISHARA BERNICE A.

MON / 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

BSN II- SCHOENHOFER DATE : 9/7/21

ACTIVITY # 1

1. Discuss what is the human body and what are the different
compositions of the human body.

The human body features a complex, well organized structure made up of cells
that work together to complete the specific functions necessary for sustaining
life.
The human body is approximately 99% comprised of just six elements: Oxygen,
hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, calcium, and phosphorus . Another five elements
make up about 0.85% of the remaining mass: sulfur, potassium, sodium,
chlorine, and magnesium.

2. What are the different sciences that are related in the study of the
human body? Discuss its importance in the study of the human body.

Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their
physical relationships. Physiology describes the chemistry and physics behind
basic body functions, from how molecules behave in cells to how systems of
organs work together. Both of these areas of study explains how the human
body works under normal conditions. Therefore, anatomy and physiology helps
determine the proper care and intervention for each individual patient and their
symptoms.

3. What are the abdominal regions of the human body? Discuss each.

 Right hypochondriac.
Exists anatomically, but is almost totally under the chest wall.
Contains: liver (right lobe), gallbladder, hepatic duct, and right colic angle. 
 Right lumbar (or flank)
In this area we have organs or body parts such as the liver, gallbladder, and
ascending colon.
 Right illiac.
 Contains the appendix, cecum, and the right iliac fossa. It is also commonly
referred to as the right inguinal region.
 Epigastric.
It is located above the stomach region (gastric), which explains its name.
contains the duodenum, a portion of the liver, the pancreas and a portion of the
stomach
 Umbilical.
It is the region that surrounds the area around the umbilicus and is placed
approximately half way between the xiphoid process and the pubic symphysis.
contains the transverse colon and the duodenum. 
 Hypogastric (or pubic)
The hypogastric region (below the stomach) contains the organs around the
pubic bone. These include bladder, part of the sigmoid colon, the anus, and
many organs of the reproductive system, such as the uterus and ovaries in
females and the prostate in males.
 Left hypochondriac.
located on the lateral sides of the abdominal wall respectively, inferior to (below)
the thoracic cage, being separated by the epigastrium. contains part of the
spleen, the left kidney, part of the stomach, the pancreas, and parts of the colon
 Left lumbar (or flank)
consists of the descending colon, the left kidney, and part of the spleen.

References :

Introduction to the Human Body - Fundamentals - MSD Manual Consumer Version (msdmanuals.com)

What is the body made of? | New Scientist

What is Physiology | American Physiological Society

What Is Physiology? (webmd.com)

Understanding abdominal divisions | Anatomy snippets | Complete Anatomy (3d4medical.com)