Chapter 1 - Intro To Structural Units

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure of an organism

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Biology

Answer 2

The study of all forms of life

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Physiology

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The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts

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Disease

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Any abnormal changes in the structure and function of an organism that produces symptoms

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Gross Anatomy

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The study of large and easily observable structures of an organism

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Microscopic Anatomy

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The study of the minute details of organs with the use of a microscope

Ex: tissues and cells

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Cytology

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Branch of Microscopic Anatomy.

The study of the structure and function of cells.

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Histology

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The study of the tissues and organs that makeup the entire organism

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Developmental Anatomy

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The study of the growth and development of an organism during its lifetime

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Embryology

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The study of the formation of an organism from fertilized egg to birth

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Comparative Anatomy

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The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species

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Systematic Anatomy

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The study of the structure of various organs or parts that comprise a particular organ system

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Dermatology

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The study of the integumentary system.

hair, skin, nails

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Endocrinology

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The study of the endocrine (hormonal) system

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Nuerology

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The study of the nervous system

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Anatomical Position

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Standing erect, face forward, arms at the side, palms forward

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Anterior or Ventral

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Front.

In front of.

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Posterior or Dorsal

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Back.

In back of.

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Cephalic

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Toward the skull or head end of the body

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Caudal

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Toward the feet or tail end of the body.

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Superior

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Upper.

Above another.

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Inferior

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Lower.

Below another.

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Medial

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Toward the median plane of the body or organ.

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Lateral

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Away. Toward the side of the body.

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Proximal

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Toward the point of attachment to the body. Toward the trunk of the body.

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Distal

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Away from the point of attachment or origin. Farthest from the trunk.

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Superficial or External

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On or near the surface of the body.

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Deep or Internal

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Of or situated on the inside

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Planes

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Imaginary, anatomical dividing lines useful in separating body structures.

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Section

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A cut made through the body or organ in the direction of a certain plane

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Sagittal Plane

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Divides the body into left and right sections. An equal division would be known as the Midsagittal Plane.

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Coronal or | Frontal Plane.

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Divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts.

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Transverse Plane

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Divides the body into superior and inferior parts

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Dorsal Cavity

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Consists of the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity

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Cranial Cavity

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The space within the skull aka the intracranial space

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Spinal Cavity

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Contains the spinal cord within the vertebral column

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Thoracic Cavity

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Upper half of the ventral cavity, divided from the inferior abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm. AKA the chest cavity The central area is the mediastrinum

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

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One large cavity that is separated into the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity

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Abdominal Cavity

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Contains the stomach, small intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, and part of the large intestine

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Pelvic Cavity

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Contains the bladder, reproductive organs, rectum, and the rest of the large intestines

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Epigastric Region

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Located just below the sternum * The left and right hypochondriac regions are located below the ribs

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Umbilical Region

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Located around the navel * The left and right lumbar regions extend from the anterior to the posterior

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Hypogastric Region

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The pubic area. * The left and right iliac regions

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Orbital Cavity

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Contains the eye, muscles, nerves, and lacrimal ducts.

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Nasal Cavity

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Contains the parts that form the nose

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Buccal Cavity

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The oral cavity

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Quadrants

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Life Functions

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A series of highly organized and related activities that allow organisms to live, grow, and maintain themselves

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Cells

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The basic unit of structure and function of all living things

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Tissues

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Cells grouped together by function, shape, size, and structure

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Organs

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Groups of tissues organized by structure and function

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Organ System

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Multiple organs that work together to perform a function

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Homeostasis

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The ability of the healthy body to regulate the internal environment within narrow limits

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Metabolism

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The functional activities of cells that result in growth, repair, and the release of energy by cells Consists of two processes: 1. Anabolism - synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, stores energy 2. Catabolism - breakdown is complex molecules, releases energy

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Metric System

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Decimal system based on the power of 10.