anatomy 1 Flashcards
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what is anatomy?
Scientific study of body structure
and development
how can anatomy be studied ?
regional approach and systemic approach
what is the functions of the integmentary system ?
covering and protect deeper tissue from injury
synthesizes vitamin D
location of sensory receptors
location of sweet and oil glands
what is the functions of the skeletal system ?
protects and supports body organs
provides a framework the muscles to cause movement
blood cells are formed within bones
what is the functions of the muscular system ?
locomotion
facial expression
body posture
produces heat
what is the functions of the nervous system ?
responds to the changes by activating muscles and glands
what is the functions of the endocrine system ?
glands produce horm regulate processes as growth
what is the functions of the cardiovascular system ?
1- the blood vessels transport blood which carries
oxygen
nutrients
hormones
carbon dioxide
wastes
2- the hart pumps the blood
what is the function of lymphatic system ?
picks up the fluid leaked from the blood and returns it
houses white blood cells involved in immunity
what is the function of the respiratory system ?
keep the blood supplied with o and removes carbon dioxide
gas exchange
what is function of the digestive system ?
breaks down food into absorbable nutrients
indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as faces
what is the function of the urinary system ?
1-eliminates nitrogen wast
2-regulates :
water electrolyte acid-base balance
what is Bilateral ?
- paired structures having right and left members (kidneys )
Unilateral ?
occurring on one side only (e.g. spleen);
Ipsilateral ?
- occurring on the same side of the body (e.g. right thumb and right
great toe
Contralateral
occurring on the opposite side of the body (e.g. the right hand is
contralateral to the left hand
what is the subgroups of the skeleton ?
axial skeleton
perpendicular skeleton
what is the cartilage ?
semirigid, avascular type of connective tissue provides the flexibility for the skeleton
what is the function of the cartilage?
Support soft tissues,
provide a smooth surface for the joints
Enable the development and growth of long bones
what is the two type of bone ?
compact bone
spongy
what compact bone provides?
strength
what is the name of the fibrous connective tissue membrane that cover the bones ?
periosteum
what is the bones function ?
- Supportive structures of the body,
- Protectors of vital organs,
- Reservoirs of calcium and phosphorus,
- Levers on which muscle act to produce movement, and
- Containers for blood - producing cells
from what all the bones derived ?
mesenchyme