Basic Anatomy Terms Flashcards
(32 cards)
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Divisions of Anatomy
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- microscopic
- gross
- developmental
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Receptor
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Responds to Stimuli
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Control Center
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Receive signal from receptot
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Effector
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Receives output from control center
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Negative feedback
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Shut off or reduce intensity of original stimulus
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Positive feedback
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Enhance original stimulus
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Anatomical Position
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Erect, feet apart, palms forward
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Axial
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Head and trunk
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Appendicular
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Limps;appendages
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Thoracic
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Diaphragm to neck (chest)
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Abdominal
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Stomach
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Pelvic cavity
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Reproductive organs
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Cranial Cavity
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Head, contains brain
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Cervical Cavity
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Neck
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Vertebral Cavity
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Spinal chord
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Superior
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Towards head
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Inferior
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Towards feet
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Ventral(anterior)
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Front
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Dorsal (posterior)
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Back
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Medial
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Toward middle
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Lateral
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Away from middle
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Intermediate
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Between medial and lateral structure
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Proximal
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Towards body origin
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Distal
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Away from body origin
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Superficial
Surface
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Deep
Deep 😀
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Parietal memebrane
Lines cavity wall
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Visceral membrane layer
Covers organs in cavity
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Pericardium membrane
Covers heart
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Pleurae
Covers lungs
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Peritoneal
Covers abdomen
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Abdomen regions?
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