Chapter 7, Problem 8RQ

What factors must be homeostatically maintained, and which body systems contribute to maintaining each of these factors?

What is the position of the body when it is in the normal anatomical position? The person is prone with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides. The person is standing facing the observer, with upper limbs extended out at a ninety-degree angle from the torso and lower limbs in a wide stance with feet pointing laterally. The person is supine with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides. None of the above

The study of the functions of the structures of the body is known as _____________________________