Chapter 1: Anatomy Intro Flashcards
Physiology is the study of the ________ of body structures
Function
Anatomy is the study of _______.
Structure
What is the smallest structural unit that exhibits the characteristics of living things and is the smallest living portion of the human body?
The cell
Name the 11 systems of the body.
- Integumentary
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Nervous
- Endocrine
- Cardiovascular
- Lymphatic
- Respiratory
- Digestive
- Urinary
- Reproductive (Male and Female)
Define parietal layer.
Lining of the internal surface of the body wall.
Name the 4 abdominopelvic quadrants.
- Right Upper Quadrant
- Right Lower Quadrant
- Left Upper Quadrant
- Left Lower Quadrant
Define visceral layer.
Covers the external surface of organs.
Name the 9 abdomenopelvic regions.
- Right Hypochondriac Region
- Epigastric Region
- Left Hypochondriac Region
- Right Lumbar Region
- Umbilical Region
- Left Lumbar Region
- Right Iliac Region
- Hypogastric Region
- Left Iliac Region
Review and be able to label the regions of the body.
Diagram - Pg. 13
Name the 2 main body cavities and the cavities within each.
- Posterior Cavity
- Cranial Cavity
- Vertebral Column - Ventral Cavity
- Thoracic Cavity
- Abdominopelvic Cavity
List the 3 cavities within the Thoracic Cavity.
- Mediastinum
- Pleural Cavity
- Pericardial Cavity
List the 2 cavities within the Abdominopelvic Cavity.
- Abdominal Cavity
2. Pelvic Cavity
What structure separates the Thoracic Cavity from the Abdominopelvic cavity?
The diaphragm
Describe anatomical position.
Individual stands upright, feet parallel on the floor, head level, eyes looking forward, arms are at sides of body with palms forward so thumbs are pointing away from the body.
