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Chap 5 Body Structures Flashcards

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cephal/o

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head

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cervic/o

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neck

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thorac/o

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chest, thorax

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abdomin/o

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abdomen

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celi/o

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abdomen

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lapar/o

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abdominal wall

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lumb/o

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lumbar region

lower back

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periton, peritone/o

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peritoneum

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acro

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extremity, end

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brachi/o

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arm

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dactyl/o

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finger, toe

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ped/o

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foot

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pod/o

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foot

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Frontal plane

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also called coronal plane

Divides into anterior and posterior (front and back)

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Sagittal plane

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Divides into right and left portions

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Transverse plane

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Divides into superior, inferior parts (top and bottom)

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Which cavities make up the dorsal cavity?

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Cranial cavity and spinal cavity

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What are the parts of the ventral cavity?

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Thoracic cavity
Diaphragm
Abdominopelvic cavity

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What are the parts of the abdominopelvic cavity?

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Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Peritoneum

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Where is the epigastic region?

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Above the stomach

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Where is the umbilical region?

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Umbilicus or navel

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Where is the hypogastic region?

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Below the stomach

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What are the three midline regions?

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Epigastric
Umbilical
Hypogastric

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What are the lateral regions?

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Hypochondriac
Lumbar
Iliac

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Where are the hypochondriac regions?
Right and left, near the ribs, specifically cartilages (superior lateral regions)
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Where are the lumbar regions?
Right and left, near the small of the back (lumbar) (middle lateral regions)
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Where are the iliac regions?
Right and left, near upper hip bone (ilium) (inferior lateral regions)
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What section is also called the inguinal region?
Iliac region
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PREFIX | circum-
around
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PREFIX | peri-
around
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PREFIX | intra-
in, within
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PREFIX | epi-
on, over
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PREFIX | extra-
outside
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PREFIX | infra-
below | also indicates degree
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PREFIX | sub-
below, under | also indicates degree
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PREFIX | inter-
between
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PREFIX | juxta-
near, beside
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PREFIX | para-
near, beside
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PREFIX | retro-
behind, backwards
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PREFIX | supra-
above
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TERM | abdominal cavity
The larger ventral cavity below the diaphragm and above the pelvic cavity
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TERM | abdominopelvic cavity
The larger ventral cavity between the diaphragm and pelvis that includes the abdominal and pelvic cavity
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TERM | anatomic position
Standard position for anatomical studies, in which the body is erect and facing forward, the arms are at the sides with palms forward, and the feet are parallel
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TERM | cranial cavity
The dorsal cavity that contains the brain
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TERM | diaphragm
The muscle that separate the thoracic from the abdominal cavity
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TERM | frontal (coronal) plane
Plane of section that separates the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions
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TERM | pelvic cavity
The ventral cavity that is below the abdominal cavity
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TERM | peritoneum
The large serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and cover the organs with it
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TERM | sagittal plane
Plane that divides the body into right and left portions
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``` TERM spinal cavity (canal) ```
Dorsal cavity that contains the spinal cord
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TERM | thoracic cavity
The ventral cavity above the diaphragm; the chest cavity
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TERM | transverse (horizontal) plane
Plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions
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TERM | digit
A finger or toe (adjective, digital)
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TERM | epigastrium
The epigastric region
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TERM | fundus
The base or body of a hollow organ; the area of an organ farthest from its opening
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TERM | hypochondrium
The hypochondriac region (left or right)
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TERM | lumen
The central opening within a tube or hollow organ
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TERM | meatus
A passage or opening
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TERM | orifice
The opening of a cavity
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TERM | os
Mouth; any body opening
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TERM | septum
A wall dividing two cavities
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TERM | sinus
A cavity, as within a bone
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TERM | sphincter
A circular muscle that regulates an opening
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LLQ
Left lower quadrant
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LUQ
Left upper quadrant
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RLQ
Right lower quadrant
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RUQ
Right upper quadrant

Cohen Medical Terminology (23 decks)

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