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4. Whole Body Terms (reverse) Flashcards

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The cavity beneath the thoracic cavity

Contains the gallbladder, intestines, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, and stomach

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Abdominal cavity

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Describes the abdominal and pelvic cavity collectively

Refers to the space between the diaphragm and the groin

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abdominoplevic cavity

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References the body as a whole

Person is standing with arms at the sides and palms turned forward; head and feet also forward

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anatomical position

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A change in the structure and orientation of cells, Characterized by a loss of differentiation and reversion to a more primitive form

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anaplasia

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Without growth of organ or tissue

A developmental failure resulting in the absence of any organ or tissue

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aplasia

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Pertaining to the front of the body or toward the belly of the body

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anterior, ventral

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The muscle that makes up the muscular wall of the heart

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cardiac muscle

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Pertaining to the tail

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caudal

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The smallest and most numerous structural unit of living matter

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cell

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The semipermeable barrier around a cell

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cell membrane

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The first 7 segments of the spinal columnC1-C7

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cervical vertebrae

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Threadlike structures within the nucleus that control the functions of growth, repair, and reproduction

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chromosomes

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Supporting tissue
Tissue that supports and binds other tissue and body parts
Ex. Adipose, blood, bone, cartilage, fat, ligaments, tendons

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connective tissue

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The tailbone.Located at the end of the vertebral column

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coccyx

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Pertaining to the skull or cranium

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cranial

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The cavity that contains the brain

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cranial cavity

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The study of cells

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cytology

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Gel-like substance that contains cell organs called organelles

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cytoplasm

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Carryout the essential functions of a cell

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organelles

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Away from the surface and toward the inside of the body

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deep

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Away from or farthest from the torso/trunk

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distal

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Pertaining to the backContains cranial and spinal cavities

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dorsal cavity

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The back or posterior surface of a partIn the foot, the top of the foot

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dorsum

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Any abnormal development of tissues or organs

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dysplasia

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Region above the stomach
epigastric region
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Separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities
diaphragm
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Tissue that covers the internal and external organs of the body; also lines the vessels, body cavities, glands, and body organs
epithelial tissue
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Vertical planes passing through the body from the head to the feet; dividing the body into front and back sections
frontal plane, coronal plane
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Segments of chromosomes that transmit hereditary characteristics
genes
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A medical scientist who specializes in the study of tissues
histologist
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Excessive tissueIncrease in the number of cells of a body part
hyperplasia
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Below the stomach
hypogastric region
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Underdeveloped tissueIncomplete or underdeveloped organs or tissue, usually the result of a decrease in the number of cells
hypoplasia
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Below or downward toward the tail or feet
inferior
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Groin
inguinal regions
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A flat, circular, plate-like structure of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the vertebrae
intervertebral disc
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Toward the side of the body, away from the midline of the body
lateral
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The imaginary line created by directing a vertical line through the middle of the body from the top of the head down to feet; midline of the body
long axis
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Cell organs / organelles in cytoplasm Contain digestive enzymes Destroy bacteria by digesting them Garbagemen
lysosomes
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The largest and strongest of the vertebrae of the spinal column, located in the lower back. Consists of 5 large segments
lumbar vertebrae
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Point on the right side of the abdomen between the umbilicus and anterior bony protrusion of the hipMay suggest appendicitis
McBurney's Point
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Toward the midline of the body
medial
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Pertaining to the middle and side of a structure
mediolateral
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A thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space
membrane
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Cell organs / organelles in cytoplasm Provides the energy for essential functions Powerhouse
mitochondria
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An imaginary line created when the body is divided into equal left and right halves
midline of the body
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A point on the left side of the body between the umbilicus and anterior bony protrusion of the hip
Munro's Point
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The tissue capable of producing movement by contracting and relaxing the fibersThree types: skeletal, smooth/visceral, cardiac
muscle tissue
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The umbilicus; the belly button
navel
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The new and abnormal development of cells that may be benign or malignant
neoplasia
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Central part of a cell Contains chromosomes (DNA) Enclosed within cell membrane
nucleus
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Tissue that transmits nerve impulses that control the many functions of the body
nervous tissue
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Tissues arranged together to perform a special function
organ
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Serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall | Reflected over the contained viscera
peritoneum
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The lower front cavity of the body, located beneath the abdominal cavity; contains the urinary bladder and reproductive organs
pelvic cavity
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Imaginary slices made though the body as if a dividing sheet where passed through the body at a particular angle and/or direction
plane
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Pertaining to the sole or bottom of the foot
plantar
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Pertaining to the back of the body
posterior
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A movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn downward and backward
pronation
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Lying facedown on the abdomen
prone
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Cell organs / organelles in cytoplasm Synthesize (makes) proteins Called "protein factories"
ribosomes
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Toward or nearest to the torso/trunk
proximal
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The singular triangular-shaped bone near end of vertebral column
sacrum
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Muscle that is attached to bone and is responsible for the movement of the skeleton
skeletal muscle
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Muscle found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines
smooth muscle
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Pertaining to the surface of the body or near the surface | Ex paper cut
superficial
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The cavity that contains the nerves of the spinal cord
spinal cavity
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A movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn upward or forward
supination
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Above or upward toward the head
superior
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Lying horizontally on the back, face-up
supine
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Organs that work together to perform the many functions of the body as a whole
system
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The chest cavity; contains aorta, esophagus, heart, lungs, and trachea
thoracic cavity
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The second segment of 12 vertebrae that make up the vertebral bones of the chest
thoracic vertebrae
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Belly button | Region of the abdomen located in the middle section of the abdomen; below the epigastric region
umbilical region
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Navel, belly button | Landmark for dividing the quadrants of the abdomen
umbilicus
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A group of cells that perform specialized/common functionsFour types: connective, epithelial, muscle, nervous
tissue
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Pertaining to the front, belly sideContains thoracic, diaphragm, abdominal, and pelvic cavities
ventral cavity
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Pertaining to the internal organs
visceral
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Muscle found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines
visceral muscle
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Planes cutting perpendicular through the body, dividing the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) regions
axial plane, transverse plane
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Coronal/frontal Axial/transverse Sagittal/midsagittal
Three body planes
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Right upper quadrant | Gallbladder
RUQ
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Left upper quadrant | Stomach, spleen, pancreas
LUQ
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Right lower quadrant | Appendicitis , ovaries
RLQ
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Left lower quadrant Large/small intestine Ovaries
LLQ
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The plane that dives the body or structure into right and left portions
sagittal plane, midsagittal plane
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Ventral and dorsal cavities
Two major body cavities
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Pertaining to the back
dorsal, posterior

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