Intro Flashcards

(43 cards)

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Definition of physiology.

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The function of the body parts studied in anatomy

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T/F

All specific functions are performed by specific structures.

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True

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Define superficial anatomy.

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Anatomical landmarks and correct directional terms help in understanding the underlying structures.

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Define anatomical position.

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Standing upright, arms at sides, palms facing forwards (little fingers by the thigh), feet flat on the floor, face straight ahead.

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Define supine.

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Lying down with the face up

**supine as the word up in it.

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Define prone.

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Lying down with the face down.

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What’s in the right upper quadrant?

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Liver, gallbladder, right kidney, small and large intestines.

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What’s in the left upper quadrant?

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Stomach and spleen

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What’s in the left lower quadrant?

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Urinary bladder

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What’s in the right lower quadrant?

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Appendix

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What quadrant is the stomach in?

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Left upper quadrant.

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T/F

The liver is in the right lower quadrant.

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False. The liver is in the right upper quadrant.

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T/F

The appendix is in the right lower quadrant.

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True

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Define proximal.

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Closer to the body.

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Define distal.

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Away from the body

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Define cranial.

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Closer to the upper part of body.

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Define caudal.

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Closer to the lower part of the body.

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Define lateral.

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Away from the midline.

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Define medial.

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Toward the midline.

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T/F

Your hands are more caudal to the body than cranial.

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Define posterior.

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The back. Behind.

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Define anterior.

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T/F

Your toes are more proximal to the body.

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False. They are more distal.

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Your eyes are more medial than your ears.

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Definition of anatomy
Study of external and internal structures and the physical relationships between the parts. Anatomy is the careful observation of the human body
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Define frontal or coronal plane.
Section separates anterior and posterior portions of the body.
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Define sagittal plane.
Section separates right and left portions.
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Define midsagittal.
Dividing body in the middle. Having two equal parts
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Define transverse plane.
Section separates superior and inferior potions of the body.
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Name the 2 body cavities.
Thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity.
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What's located in the thoracic cavity?
Lungs and heart.
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What's located in the abdominopelvic cavity?
Abdomen and pelvis
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What structure separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity?
The diaphragm
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Both cavities have a lining of what connective tissue?
Visceral or parietal
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What's the lining that covers the heart?
Visceral pericardium.
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Define microscopic anatomy.
Fine anatomy. Defined as structures that can not be seen without magnification.
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Define macroscopic anatomy.
Gross anatomy. Study of structures visible to the unaided eye.
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Name the 4 elements in the body.
Hydrogen Oxygen Carbon Nitrogen
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Name the 4 molecules the body is made up of.
Water Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates
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What are the 4 levels of organization?
Cells- smallest living units Tissues- many cells and some surrounding material Organs- combinations of tissues Organ systems- organs combined
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Organ systems vital properties are?
``` Responsiveness Growth and differentiation Reproduction Movement Metabolism *anabolism *catabolism **absorption **respiration **excretion **digestion ```
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Define homeostasis.
The maintenance of a constant internal environment suitable for the survival of body cells and tissues.
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Name all the organ systems.
``` Integumentary (skin) Skeletal (bones) Muscular (muscles) Nervous (brain and spine) Endocrine Cardiovascular (heart) Lymphoid Respiratory (lungs) Digestive (stomach) Urinary (bladder) Reproductive (testes/ovaries) ```