Chapter 3 (2) - Body Structure

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blood system (Old English “blud”)

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Body system that includes blood and all its component parts.

Question 1

abdominal cavity

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Body space between the abdominal walls, above the pelvis, and below the diaphragm

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Cardiovascular System

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Body system tat includes the heart and blood vessels; circulatory system.

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Cell

Latin “cella”, storeroom

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Smallest unit of a living structure.

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Connective Tissue

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Fibrous substance that forms the body’s supportive framework.

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Cranial Cavity

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Space in the head that contains the brain.

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Diaphragm

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Muscle that divides the abdominal and thoracic cavities

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Digestive System

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Body system that includes all organs of digestion and waste excretion, from the mouth to the anus.

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Dorsal Cavity

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main cavity on the back side of the body containing the cranial and spinal cavities.

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Endocrine System

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Body system that includes glands which secrete hormones to regulate certain body functions.

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Epithelial Tissue

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Tissue that covers or lines the body or its parts.

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Integumentary System

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Body system that includes skin, hair, and nails.

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Lymphatic and Immune System

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Body system that includes the lymph, glands of the lymphatic system, lymphatic vessels, and the specific and nonspecific defenses of the immune system.

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Muscle Tissue

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Tissue that is able to contract and relax.

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Musculoskeletal System

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Body system that includes muscles, bones, and cartilage.

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Nervous System

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Body system that includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and controls most body functions by sending and receiving messages.

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Nervous Tissue

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Specialized tissue that forms nerve cells and is capable of transmitting messages.

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Organ

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Group of specialized tissue that performs a specific function.

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Pelvic Cavity

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Body space below the abdominal cavity that includes the reproductive organs.

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Reproductive System

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Either the male or female body system that controls reproduction.

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Respiratory System

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Body system that includes the lungs and airways and performs breathing.

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Sensory System

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Body system that includes the eyes and ears and those parts of other systems involved in the reactions of the fives senses.

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Spinal Cavity

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Body space that contains the spinal cord.

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System

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Any group of organs and ancillary parts that work together to perform a major body function.

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Thoracic Cavity

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Body space above the abdominal cavity that contains the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

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Tissue

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Any group of cells that work together to perform a single function.

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Urinary System

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Body system that includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra and helps maintain homeostasis by removing fluid and dissolved waste.

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Ventral Cavity

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Major cavity in the front of the body containing the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.

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Cell Membrane

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Outer covering of the cell. Holds substances inside the cell while helping it maintain its shape. Also regulates substances that are allowed to pass in and out of the cell.

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Nucleus

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Central portion of each cell. Contains the Chromosomes, which are the bearer of genes and made of deoxyribonucleic acid.

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Cytoplasm

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Substance that contains the material to instruct cells to perform different essential tasks, such as reproduction and movement.

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Anterior

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At or toward the front (of the body).

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Deep

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Away from the surface (of the body).

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Distal

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Away from the point of attachment to the trunk.

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Dorsal

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At or toward the back of the body.

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Epigastric Region

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Area of the body immediately above the stomach.

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Frontal (Coronal) Plane

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Imaginary line that divides the body into anterior and posterior positions.

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Hypochondriac Regions

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Left and right regions of the body just below the cartilage of the ribs nd immediately above the abdomen.

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Hypogastric Region

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Area of the body just below the umbilical region.

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Inferior

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Below another body structure.

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Inguinal (iliac) Regions

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Left and right regions of the body near the upper portion of the hip bone.

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Lateral

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To the side.

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Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

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Quadrant on the lower left anterior side of the patient's body. Contains Colon, Ovary, Intestinal Tract

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Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)

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Quadrant on the upper left anterior side of the patient's body. Contains stomach, spleen, and parts of the liver, pancreas, and intestinal tract.

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Lumbar Regions

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Left and right regions of the body near the abdomen.

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Medial

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At or near the middle (of the body).

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Medial (Midsagittal) Plane

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Imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

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Posterior

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At or toward the back side (of the body).

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Prone

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Lying on the stomach with the face down.

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Proximal

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At or near the point of attachment to the trunk.

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Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)

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Quadrant on the lower right anterior side of the patient's body. Contains the appendix, parts of the intestines, colon, and ovary.

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Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)

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Quadrant on the upper right anterior side of the patient's body. Contains part of the liver, the gallbladder, head of pancreas, and intestinal tract.

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Sagittal (Lateral) Plane

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Imaginary line that divides the body into right and left portions.

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Superficial

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At or near the surface (of the body).

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Superior

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Above another body structure.

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Supine

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Lying on the spine facing upward.

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Transverse (Cross-sectional) Plane

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Imaginary line that intersects the body horizontally.

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Umbilical Region

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Area of the body surrounding the umbilicus.

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Ventral

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At or toward the front (of the body).