chapter 1 Flashcards

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Scientific method

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observation, hypothesis, experiment, evaluate results

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actual cut or slice that exposes internal anatomy

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section

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imaginary flat surface passing through body, 3 types

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plane

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coronal (frontal) plane

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vertical plane dividing body into anterior and posterior parts

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transverse plane

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horizontal plane dividing body into superior and inferior parts

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midsagittal plane

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vertical plane dividing body into equal left and right halves

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sagittal plane

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parallel to midsagittal, but left or right of it. divides structure into unequal portions.

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oblique plane

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passes through structure at an angle

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axial region

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head, neck, trunk

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appendicular region

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upper and lower limbs

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frontal

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forehead

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orbital

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eye

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13
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mental

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chin

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14
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buccal

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cheek

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axiallary

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armpit

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inguinal

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brachial

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olecranal

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antebrachial

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sural

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calcaneal

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antecubital

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front of elbow

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parietal layer

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lines internal surface of wall

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visceral layer

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covers external surfaces of organs

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serous cavity
space between membranes
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what is serous fluid?
secreted by cells in serous membrane, acts as lubricant, reduces friction caused by movement of organs against body wall
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