anatomy Assignment
anatomy Assignment
Objective: To enhance your understanding of the human body’s structure and functions,
including key systems and organs.
Instructions: Label the following anatomical structures. You can use diagrams or draw the
structures in your answer sheet.
1. The Circulatory System: Label the heart, aorta, superior vena cava, pulmonary arteries,
and veins on a diagram of the circulatory system.
2. The Skeletal System: Label key bones, such as the femur, tibia, humerus, scapula, and
vertebral column, on a human skeleton diagram.
3. The Nervous System: Label the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and major
components of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic).
1. The Role of the Heart: Describe the function of the heart in the circulatory system and
explain the difference between arteries and veins.
2. Muscle Contraction: How do muscles contract at the cellular level? Explain the role of
actin and myosin filaments.
3. The Digestive System: What are the key functions of the digestive system, and how do
the small intestine and large intestine differ in function?
4. The Brain and Nervous System: What is the function of the central nervous system, and
how does it interact with the peripheral nervous system?
5. Homeostasis: Explain the concept of homeostasis and provide an example of how the
body maintains this balance.