Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
1
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Cytology
A
Study of cells
2
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Histology
A
Study of tissues
3
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Basic functions of life
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Responsiveness
Reproduction
Movement
Metabolism
Growth
4
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Frontal plane
A
Ventral/Dorsal
5
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Sagittal plane
A
Left/Right
6
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Transverse plane
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Superior/inferior
7
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Buccal
A
Cheek
8
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Cephalon
A
head
9
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Ear
A
Otic
10
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Nasus
A
Nose
11
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Mentis
A
Chin
12
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Mamma
A
Breast
13
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Axilla
A
Armpit
14
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Brachium
A
Arm
15
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Antecubis
A
Anterior elbow
16
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Antebrachium
A
Forearm
17
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Carpus
A
Wrist
18
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Pollex
A
Thumb
19
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Digits
A
Fingers/Toes
20
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Phalangeal
A
Fingers/Toes
21
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Umbillicus
A
Navel
22
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Inguinal
A
Groin
23
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Crural
A
Leg
24
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Tarsus
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Ankle
25
Hallux
Big toe
26
Pes
Foot
27
Acromial
Shoulder
28
Olecranon
Posterior elbow
29
Loin
Lumbar
30
Popliteus
Posterior of knee
31
Sural
Calf
32
Calcaneous
Heel
33
Planta
Foot
34
Caudal
Toward coccyx
35
Macroscopic anatomy
Gross anatomy
36
Anatomy
"Cutting open", Study of int/ext structures and the physical relationships between body parts
37
Physiology
Study of how living organisms perfrom their vital functions
38
Pathophysiology
Study of how diease functions affect the processes of the body
39
Metric system
Used in medicine
40
Positive feedback
Clotting factor
41
Negative feedback
Thermoregulation
42
Prognosis
Forecast of probable course and outcome of disease or situation
