Chapter 1 Test Flashcards
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Definition of Anatomy
Structure
Definition of Physiology
How it works and functions
Subdivisions of Gross Anatomy
•regional anatomy
•systemic anatomy
•surface anatomy
Definition of regional anatomy
Specific regions of the body
Definition of systemic anatomy
Specific organ systems
Definition of surface anatomy
External body
Definition of “principle of complementarity of structure and function”
Structure depends on function
Levels of structural organization
- Chemical level
- Cellular level
- Tissue level
- Organ level
- Organ system level
- Organism level
Integumentary System
(defense): protect from environment, control temperature
Skeletal system
(Support and movement): support, mineral storage, makes blood
Muscular system
(Support and movement): moves, supports, makes heat
Nervous system
(Communication and integration): rapid response to stimuli, coordinate other systems
Endocrine system
(Communication and integration): cause long-term changes in activity of other systems, glands secrete hormones
Cardiovascular system
(Regulation and maintenance): transport nutrients/waste
Lymphatic system
(Defense): return fluid to circulation, specific immunity (T&B cells, antibodies)
Respiratory system
(Regulation and maintenance): gas exchange (O2 in, CO2 out)
Digestive system
(Regulation and maintenance): process and absorb nutrients, eliminate solid waste
Urinary system
Regulate body fluids and PH
Reproductive system
(Reproduction and development): sex hormones, sex cells (gametes), females: also nurtures the developing embryo and infant
Axial part
Makes up the main axis of our body; head, neck, and trunk
Appendicular part
Consists of the appendages or limbs
Median (midsagittal) plane
Frontal (coronal) plane
Transverse plane
