Anatomy 1 Flashcards
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Literally means to dissect or cut apart (tomy ana)
anatomy
structure
anatomy
Study of the body by system (e.g. nervous
system, skeletal system, etc.)
syatematic anatomy
Study of the body by area (e.g. head,
abdomen, etc.)
Regional anatomy
Large body structures (e.g. heart, bones)
Macroscopic/Gross Anatomy
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o Structures that cannot be seen by naked eye
(e.g. cells, tissues)
Microscopic anatomy
Chemical
• Simplest level
• Atoms (building blocks of matter) combine to
form molecules such as water, sugar, and
proteins
Chemical level
Molecules associate to form cells (smallest unit
of living things)
cellular level
Group of similar cells that have a common
function
tissue level
Structure composed of 2 or more tissues that
have a common function
organ level
Group of organs that a work together for a
common purpose
organ system
Highest level of structural organization
Organism
Organ systems of the body
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respiratory system parts
Organs include:
o Nostrils/Nares
o Nasal Cavity
o Pharynx
o Larynx
o Trachea
o Lungs
▪ Bronchi
▪ Bronchioles
▪ Alveoli
o Diaphragm
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function of resp
Main Function: Keep the body supplied with oxygen and
eliminate carbon dioxide
Parts of urinary syatem
Organs include:
o Kidneys
o Ureter
o Bladder
o Urethra
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function of urinary
Main Function: Remove the nitrogen-containing
wastes and expel them from the body as urine
parts of nervous
Organs include:
o Brain
o Spinal Cord
o Nerves
o Ganglion
Body’s fast-acting control system
● Main Function: respond to stimulus
nervous
what is stimulus
o Stimulus – changes in the environment
what are sensory receptors
Sensory Receptors - detect changes and send
messages via nerve impulses or electrical signals to the
CNS
muscular
Organs include:
o Muscles
function
Main Function: contract or shorten to produce
movement
produce offspring and regulate sexual characteristics
Repro system
