1. Human Body: Orientation

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The study of the structure of the human body

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Anatomy

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What types of anatomy are there for example

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Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy

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Level where atoms combine to form molecules and molecules combine to form macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nuclei acids)

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Chemical level

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Level that is made up of molecules

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Cellular level

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Level that consists of similar types of cells and associated extra cellular material

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Tissue Level

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Level that consists of discrete structures made up of multiple tissue types

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Organ level

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Level consisting of unified groups of organs and tissues that perform a specific function

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Organ system level

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Level consisting of whole person as the most complex level of organization that works due to simpler levels working independently

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Organismal level

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Type of anatomy focused on organ systems as a whole

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Systemic anatomy

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Type of anatomy focused on certain areas of the body

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Regional anatomy

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Common reference position to describe body parts and directions (standing, toes pointing anteriorly, palm of hands facing anteriorly, eyes facing anteriorly, arms adducted or at sides)

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Anatomical position

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Body plane that divides a structure into right and left portions

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Median or midsagittal plane

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Body plane that divides a structure into anterior and posterior portions

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Frontal or coronal plane

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Body plane that divides a structure into superior and inferior portions

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Transverse or axial plane

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Direction towards front of body

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Anterior or ventral

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Direction towards back of body

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Posterior or dorsal

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Direction towards the head

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Superior or cranial

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Direction towards the feet

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Inferior or caudal

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Direction towards the middle of the body from the sides

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Medial

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Direction out from the middle towards the sides

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Lateral

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Direction up from parts of body

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Proximal

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Direction down from parts of body

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Distal

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Regions of the body

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Cephalic/head, cervical/neck, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, pubic/genital, upper limb, manus/hand, lower limb, and pedal/foot

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Head region

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Cephallic

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Neck region

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Cervical

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Thoracic region consists of

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Sternal, axillary, and mammary

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Pelvic region consists of

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Inguinal or groin

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Upper limb consists of

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Brachial/arm, antebrachial/forearm, and carpal/wrist

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Lower limb consists of

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Coxal/hip, femoral/thigh, patellar, and crural/leg

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Proximal of the pedal or foot

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Tarsal/ankle

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Body cavity types

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Dorsal cavity and ventral cavity

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Dorsal cavities consist of

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Cranial cavity and vertebral cavity

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Ventral cavity consists of

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Thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity

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Cavity that contains the brain

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Cranial cavity

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Cavity that contains spinal cord

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Vertebral cavity

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Cavity that contains heart and lungs

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Thoracic cavity

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Cavity that contains digestive viscera

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Abdominal cavity

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Cavity that contains urinary bladder reproductive organs, and rectum

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Pelvic cavity

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How would you describe anatomical position

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Standing, toes pointing anteriorly, palm of hands facing anteriorly, eyes facing anteriorly, and arms adducted (at sides)

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Study of microscopic structures including cells, tissues, and microscopic details of organs

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Histology

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Study of structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span

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Developmental anatomy

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Study of how body structures form and develop before birth

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Embryology

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Study of structural changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by disease

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Pathological anatomy

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Study of shapes and landmarks that reveal underlying organs

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Surface anatomy

Question 45

Study of body structures that can be examined with the naked eye (e.g. bones, lungs, muscle)

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Gross anatomy

Question 46

Upper portion of upper limb

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Arm

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Lower portion of upper limb

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Forearm

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Upper portion of lower limb

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Thigh

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Lower portion of lower limb

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Leg