Atlas Flashcards
1
Q
What is a frontal/coronal section?
A
Front and back
2
Q
What is a sagittal section?
A
Left and right
3
Q
What is a transverse section?
A
Top and bottom
4
Q
What is a transverse section?
A
Top and bottom
5
Q
Ventral/anterior
A
Toward the front
6
Q
Dorsal/posterior
A
Toward the back
7
Q
Cephalic
A
Toward the head
8
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the forehead or nose
9
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail or inferior end
10
Q
Superior
A
Above
11
Q
Inferior
A
Below
12
Q
Medial
A
Toward median plane
13
Q
Lateral
A
Away from median plane
14
Q
Proximal
A
Toward point of attachment
15
Q
Distal
A
Farther from point of attachment
16
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On same side of body (right/left)
17
Q
Contralateral
A
On opposite sides of body (right/left)
18
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to body surface
19
Q
Deep
A
Farther from body surface
20
Q
Shoulder
A
Acromial
21
Q
Armpit
A
Axillary
22
Q
Upper arm
A
Brachial
23
Q
Elbow
A
Cubital
24
Q
Forearm
A
Antebrachial
25
Wrist
Carpal
26
Palm
Palmar
27
Hip
Coxal
28
Knee
Patellar
29
Head
Cephalic
30
Face
Facial
31
Neck
Cervical
32
Chest
Thoracic
33
Sternal
Sternal
34
Pectoral
Pectoral
35
Bellybutton
Umbilical
36
Groin
Inguinal
37
Pubic
Mons pubis
38
External genitalia (M)
Penis, scrotum, testes
39
Thigh
Femoral
40
Leg
Crural
41
Foot
Pedal/dorsum
42
Ankle
Tarsal
43
Sole
Plantar surface
44
Back of head
Cranial
45
Back of neck
Nuchal
46
Top upper back
Interscapular
47
Back shoulders
Scapular
48
Vertebral
Vertebral
49
Lower back
Lumbar
50
Small of back
Sacral
51
Butt
Gluteal
52
Back of hand
Dorsum of hand
53
Anus area
Perineal
54
Back of knee
Popliteal
55
Heel
Calcaneal
56
4 quadrants
Right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left lower quadrant
57
Top abdominal regions
R/L hypochondriac and epigastric
58
Middle abdominal regions
R/L lumbar and umbilical
59
Bottom abdominal regions
L/R iliac and hypogastric
60
Body cavities?
Cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominopelvic
61
Divisions of thoracic cavity?
Pleural and pericardial
62
Divisions of abdominopelvic cavity?
Abdominal and pelvic
63
Viscera of cranial cavity?
Brain
64
Lining of cranial cavity?
Meninges
65
Viscera of vertebral cavity?
Spinal cord
66
Viscera of vertebral cavity?
Spinal cord
67
Lining of vertebral cavity?
Meninges
68
Viscera of pleural cavities?
Lungs
69
Lining of pleural cavities?
Pleurae
70
Viscera of pericardial cavity?
Heart
71
Lining of pericardial cavity?
Pericardium
72
Viscera of abdominal cavity?
Digestive organs, spleen, kidneys
73
Lining of abdominal cavity?
Peritoneum
74
Viscera of pelvic cavity?
Bladder, rectum, reproductive organs
75
Lining of pelvic cavity?
Peritoneum
76
Organs of integumentary system?
Skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands
77
Functions of integumentary system?
Protection, thermoregulation, water retention, vitamin D synthesis, detection of stimuli
78
Organs of skeletal system?
Bones, cartilages, ligaments
79
Functions of skeletal system?
Support, movement, protect viscera, blood formation, mineral storage
80
Viscera of muscular system?
Skeletal muscles
81
Functions of muscular system?
Movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production
82
Viscera of lymphatic system?
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils
83
Functions of lymphatic system?
Recover excess tissue fluid, detect pathogens, produce immune cells, fight against disease
84
Viscera of respiratory system?
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
85
Functions of respiratory system?
Absorb oxygen, discharge carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech
86
Viscera of urinary system?
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
87
Functions of urinary system?
Eliminate wastes, regulate blood volume and pressure, stimulate RBC formation, control fluids and electrolytes, detoxify, acid-base balance
88
Viscera of nervous system?
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia
89
Functions of nervous system?
Rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control, and sensation
90
Viscera of endocrine system?
Pituitary gland, pineal gland, parathyroid glands, thyroid gland, thymus, testes, pancreas, ovaries
91
Functions of endocrine system?
Hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination
92
Viscera of circulatory system?
Heart and blood vessels
93
Functions of circulatory system?
Distribute nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells, and antibodies
94
Viscera of digestive system?
Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
95
Functions of digestive system?
Nutrient breakdown and absorption, metabolize carbs, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, cleanse blood
96
Viscera of M reproductive system?
Testes, epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands, penis
97
Functions of M reproductive system?
Produce and deliver sperm, secrete sex hormones
98
Viscera of F reproductive system?
Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands
99
Functions of F reproductive system?
Produce eggs, fertilize and develop fetus, nourish fetus, birth, lactate, secrete sex hormones
