Document: AOTL Diagram 4 Abstract: Regional Terms- Anterior View & Posterior

Document: AOTL Diagram 1 Abstract: Front and back of a human illustration.

Document: AOTL Diagram 3 Abstract: Dorsal and Ventral Body Cavities and their Divisions

Document: AOTL Diagram 2 Abstract: Front, back, and side view of a blank human illustration.

Document: Anatomical Orientation & Terminology Lab Abstract: Terminology can be tricky in Anatomy and Physiology.  It is important that members of anatomical and health care fields be able to communicate with one another using a logical, standardized language that is descriptive and informative.  Otherwise, we may resort to using terms that are confusing or conditional.  For example, the nose is...

Document: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=388&id=388 Abstract: An Amish infant suddenly dies and law enforcement officials suspect the parents of child abuse. But experts who advocate for the parents argue that an underlying genetic disorder common among the Amish may have resulted in the baby’s death. Students assume the role of a police detective and answer questions regarding blood clotting and shaken baby syndrome. They...

Link: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=323&id=323 Abstract: In this interrupted case study, a middle-aged man is having his wisdom teeth surgically removed. He decides to have a general anesthetic, but is unaware of the reaction he will have to halothane. His skeletal muscles go rigid and his body temperature rapidly increases. Students use their knowledge of nerve, synaptic, and muscle function to complete flow diagrams,...

Link: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=623&id=623 Abstract: Greg Myron is playing the last football game of his career as the high school’s star running back. As the clock counts down the final seconds, Greg rushes 70 yards down field until he is tackled out of bounds. When the kicking team comes out to try for the winning field goal, Greg remains motionless on the ground....

Link: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=343&id=343 Abstract: This case study is designed to teach introductory biology majors about the role of the pituitary in controlling hormones. It could easily be applied or modified to fit a variety of other courses, including a non-majors introductory biology course or any of a variety of human health-related courses, particularly human anatomy and physiology. It presents an actual case...