BIO 137

Human Anatomy &

Physiology I
Laboratory Manual
All Sections
Written by: Becky McCane

Lab Exercise 1
Measurements
Body Organization
Body Systems

Textbook Reference: See Chapter 1

What you need to be able to do on the exam after completing this lab exercise:

Be able to convert from one metric unit to another.

Be able to explain what each metric base unit measures.

Be able to convert large and small numbers to scientific notation.

Be able to convert scientific notation to large (or small) numbers.

Be able to identify directional terms on the muscle man model and the skin model.

Be able to identify each body plane on a diagram and organ.

Be able to identify all specified regions on the baby doll.

Be able to identify the major body organs on a torso model.

Be able to identify each body cavity on the torso model and know which major organs are
housed within each cavity.

Be able to identify the abdominopelvic quadrants and regions on a torso model.

Be able to identify the correct body systems and organs on the models or diagrams.

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Measurements

Metric Measurement
In the BIO 137 lab, the metric system of measurement is used. It is important to be able to
convert from one metric unit to another.
We will be using 3 base units: gram (to measure mass)
meter (to measure distance)
liter (to measure volume)
Below is a table that gives you the base units in the center, larger units to the left of center, and
smaller units to the right of center.
To convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit, you simply need to move your decimal point
to the left the required number of places.
To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, you move your decimal point to the right the
required number of places.
mega-

kilo-

(M)

(k)

1,000,000

106

hecto-

deca-

base unit

deci-

centi-

milli-

micro-

nano-

(h)

(da)

gram (g)

(d)

(c)

(m)

()

(n)__

1000

100

10

liter (L)

0.1

0.01

0.001

0.000001

0.000000001

103

102

meter (m) 10-1

10-2

10-3

101

10-6

10-9

46 mm = ____ m
To convert from mm to m, move your decimal point 3 places to the left (since the base unit is
three places to the left of milli- on the chart).
46 mm = .046 m

400 cg = ____ mg
To convert from cg to mg, move your decimal point 1 place to the right (since milli- is 1 place to
the right of centi- on the chart).
400 cg = 4,000 mg
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Practice. Convert the following:

1. 25 mL = __________ dL

5. 3,500 mm = __________ m

2. 15 g = __________ mg

6. 0.005 km = __________ m

3. 750 g = __________ kg

7. 250 cL = __________ mL

4. 275 mm = __________cm

8. 6,750 cg = __________ kg

Scientific Notation
Scientists often deal with very small and very large numbers. This can be confusing due to
counting all those zeros! To simplify these numbers, we have learned to express them as powers
of 10.
Positive exponents indicate a number larger than zero.
Negative exponents indicate a number smaller than zero.
Convert 1,500,000 to scientific notation.
We move the decimal point so there is only ONE digit to its left (which is a total of 6 places to
the left in this example).
1,500,000 = 1.5 x 106
Convert 0.000025 to scientific notation.
We move the decimal point again so there is only ONE digit to its left (which is a total of 5
places to the right in this example).
0.000025 = 2.5 x 10-5
Practice. Convert the following to scientific notation.
1. 0.005 = ________________

4. 500 = _________________

2. 5,050 = ________________

5. 0.0025 = _______________

3. 0.0008 = _______________

6. 0.25 = _________________

Practice. Convert the following to standard notation.

1. 1.5 x 103 = ___________

4. 1.2 x 10-4 = __________

2. 1.5 x 10-3 = ___________

5. 1 x 104 = ____________

3. 3.75 x 102 = ___________

6. 4 x 100 = ____________
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Body Organization
Anatomical Position
In Human Anatomy & Physiology, we refer to the body parts in relation to a person standing in
the anatomical position.

Criteria:
Standing Erect
Facing Forward
Arms at Sides
Palms Forward
Feet Slightly Apart

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Directional Terminology
When comparing the location of one body part to another, we use directional terms.
Know the following directional terms on Muscle Man:

A is Superior to B

F & G are Ipsilateral (on the same side)

B is Inferior to A

J & A are Contralateral (the opposite sides)

B is Anterior to D (on back side)

G is Proximal to H

D is Posterior to C

H is Distal to G

E is Medial to F (on side of leg)

G is Intermediate to H & K

F is Lateral to E

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Planes of Reference
Know the following planes of reference on a diagram or organ:

A Frontal plane divides the body or an organ into Anterior/Posterior halves.

A Median (Midsagittal) plane divides the body or an organ into equal Left/Right halves.
A Transverse plane divides the body or an organ into Superior/Inferior halves.

Midsagittal Section of Sheep Brain

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Frontal (Coronal) Section of Sheep Brain

Transverse Section of Sheep Brain

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Regional Terminology
In Human Anatomy & Physiology, we use scientific terms for various regions of the body.
Know the following regional terms on the baby doll:

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Major Body Organs

Know the following organs on the torso model:

A. Larynx
B. Lung
D. Liver

E. Stomach
G. Small Intestine
H. Large Intestine

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B. Lung
C. Heart
F. Pancreas

I. Kidney
J. Adrenal Gland
K. Urinary Bladder

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Body Cavities
Body cavities are open areas in the body that usually house an organ, bone, or other body part.
Know the following body cavities.

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The diagram below lists the organs housed within the body cavities.

In addition to the information above:

The Pleural cavities house the lungs.
The Pericardial cavity houses the heart.

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Abdominopelvic Quadrants
In Human Anatomy & Physiology, we sometimes divide the abdominopelvic cavity into
quadrants to make studying the cavity easier.
Know the following body quadrants:

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Abdominopelvic Regions
In Human Anatomy & Physiology, we sometimes divide the abdominopelvic cavity into nine
regions to make studying the cavity easier.
Know the following abdominopelvic regions:

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Body Systems
For each of the following body systems, know the organs that are listed and to which body
system those organs belong:

Integumentary System
Know the parts of the Integumentary System (listed below) on the skin model in the lab.

A. Epidermis

D. Hair

B. Dermis

E. Sebaceous Gland

C. Hypodermis

F. Sweat Gland

More Directional Terms on Skin Model:

A is Superficial to B
B is Deep to A

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Skeletal System
Know the parts of the Skeletal System (listed below the picture) on the knee joint model in lab.

A. Bone (femur, tibia, fibula on diagram)

B. Ligament (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on diagram)
C. Cartilage (6 & 7 on diagram)

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Muscular System
Know the parts of the Muscular System (listed below the picture) on the muscle man model in
the lab.

A. Muscle (red on diagram)

B. Tendon (grayish white on diagram)

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Nervous System
Know the parts of the Nervous System (listed below the picture) on the nerve man model in the
lab.

A. Brain (in skull)

B. Spinal Cord (extends from brain)
C. Peripheral Nerves (yellow on diagram; extend from brain/spinal cord)
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Endocrine System
Know the listed glands of the Endocrine System on the model board in the lab.

1. Pituitary Gland

13. Pancreas

5. Thyroid Gland

16. Testis

8. Parathyroid Gland

20. Ovary

9. Adrenal Gland
You will not need to know the Pineal Gland for the first lab exam. It will be covered when we
study the brain.
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Cardiovascular System
Know the organs of the Cardiovascular System (listed below the picture) on the heart model in
the lab.

A. Heart
B. Aorta (large red vessel extending from top of heart)
C. Arteries
D. Veins

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Lymphatic System
Know the following parts of the Lymphatic System on the diagram displayed in the lab.
Note: The diagram in the lab looks different from this one, but has the same organs.

A. Lymph Nodes
B. Lymph Vessels
C. Spleen
D. Thymus
You do not need to know Tonsil
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Respiratory System
Know the parts of the Respiratory System (listed below the picture) on the respiratory system
model in the lab.

A. Larynx
B. Trachea
C. & D. Lungs
Bronchi (branches of trachea, not shown in picture)
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Digestive System
Know the parts of the Digestive System (listed below the picture) on the digestive system model
in the lab.

1. Teeth

12. Liver

6. Esophagus

13. Small Intestine

7. Stomach

15a. Ascending Colon

9. Pancreas

15b. Transverse Colon

11. Gallbladder

15c. Descending Colon

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Urinary System
Know the parts of the Urinary System (listed below the picture) on the urinary system model in
the lab.

12. Kidney
24. Ureter
37. Urinary Bladder
Urethra
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Male Reproductive System

Know the parts of the Male Reproductive System (listed below the picture) on the male
reproductive system model in the lab.

1. Penis

52. Testes

3. Scrotum

53. Epididymis

38. Seminal Vesicle

Vas Deferens
(on diagram displayed in lab)

40. Prostate Gland

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Female Reproductive System

Know the parts of the Female Reproductive System (listed below the model) on the female
reproductive system model in the lab.

20. Fallopian Tubes

21. Ovary
22. Uterus
29. Vagina

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