Overview Flashcards by Andrew Golden

Anatomy

The study of the structure of the human body

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Physiology

The study of the function of the human body

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Gross Anatomy

The study of the macroscopic structures of the body (for example, the body itself, organs, and organ systems)

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Histology

(AKA Microanatomy) The study of the microscopic structures (for example, tissues, cells, and organelles).

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Anatomical Position

Map of the body ~ Standing upright, arms resting at the side, palms and face toward you, feet shoulder-width apart.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Prone

Face down body orientation

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Supine

Face up body orientation

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Anterior (or ventral)

Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. Ex: tip of nose is anterior to eyes.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Posterior (or dorsal)

Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The heel of the foot is posterior to the toes.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Superior (or cranial)

Describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper. Ex: the head is superior to the knees.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Inferior (or caudal)

Describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail (or lowest part of the spinal column).

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Lateral

Describes the side or direction toward the side of the body. Ex: the arm is lateral to the abdomen.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Medial

Describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body. The big to is medial to the pinky toe.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Proximal

Describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. Ex: the elbow is proximal to the hand.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Distal

Describes a position in a limb farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. Ex: the ankle is distal to the knee.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Superficial

Describes a position closer to the surface of the body. Ex: The skin is superficial to the bones.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Deep

Describes a position farther from the surface of the body. Ex: The muscles are deep to the skin.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Axial portion

Head and trunk of the body

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Appendicular portion

Arms and legs

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Frons

Forehead, frontal region

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Facies

Face, facial region

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Cranial

Cranium, head region

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Oculus

Eye, orbital or ocular region

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Bucca

Cheek

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Auris

Ears, Otic region

Nasus

Nose, nasal region

Oris

Mouth, oral region

Mentis

Chin, mental region

Cervicis

Neck, cervical region

Axilla

Armpit, Axillary region

Thorcis or thorax

Chest, thoracic area

Brachium

Arm, Brachial region

Mamma

Breast, Mammary region

Antecubitis

Front of the elbow, Antecubital region

Abdomen

Stomach, Abdominal region

Antebrachium

Forearm, Antebrachial region

Umbilicus

Belly button or navel, Umbilical region

Carpus

Wrist, Carpal region

Coxal

Hip, Coxal region

Pelvis

Pelvis, Pelvic region

Inguin

Groin, Inguinal region

Pubic

Pubic region

Pollex

Thumb, Pollex region

Palma

Palm, Palmar region

Digits (phalanges)

Fingers, Digital or phalangeal region

Femur

Thigh, Femoral region

Patella

Kneecap, Patellar region

Crus

Leg, Crural region

Tarsus

Ankle, Tarsal region

Digits or Phalanges (low)

Toes, Digital or phalangeal region

Hallux (Hallux Region)

Big toe

Pes (Pedal Region)

Foot

Cephalon (Cephalic Region)

Head

Acromial Region

Shoulder

Dorsum (dorsal region)

Back

Olecranon (Olecranal Region)

Back of elbow

Lumbus (Lumbar Region)

Lion (lower spine/back)

Manus (manual region)

Hand

Trunk

All body parts from pelvic to cervicis

Upper Limb

All body parts from the gluteus to cervicis

Gluteus (Gluteal region)

Buttocks

Popliteus (Popliteal region)

Back of knee

Sura (Sural region)

Calf

Calcaneus (Calcaneal Region)

Heel

Planta (Plantar Region)

Sole of foot

Sacrum (Sacral region)

Connects spine to pelvis (right below lumbar region)

Cranial Cavity

Houses the brain

Vertebral (spinal) cavity

houses the spinal cord

Posterior (Dorsal) cavity

Composed of the cranial and vertebral cavities

Anterior (Ventral) cavity

Composed of the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Thoracic cavity

Contains the lungs and the heart, which is located in the mediastinum

Abdominal cavity

Houses the digestive organs (stomach and intestines)

Pelvic cavity

Houses reproductive organs

Serous membrane (also referred to a serosa)

Thin membranes that cover the walls and organs in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

Pleural Cavity

Cavity surrounding lungs

Pleural Membrane

Thin membrane surrounding pleural cavity

Pericardium

Serous membrane that encloses the pericardial cavity

Pericardial Cavity

Cavity surrounding the heart

Peritoneal Cavity

Cavity that surrounds several organs in the abdominopelvic cavity

Peritoneum

Serous membrane that encloses the peritoneal cavity

Serous membranes

Fluid-filled sacs, or cavities, that are meant to cushion and reduce friction on internal organs when they move

Sagittal plane

Plane that divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides

Midsagittal or median plane

Plane that divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides EQUALLY

Parasagittal plane

Plane that divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides UNEQUALLY

Frontal (coronal) plane

Plane that divides the body or an organ into an anterior (front) portion and a posterior (rear) portion.

Transverse plane

Plane that divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions.

Oblique plane

Plane that divides the body or organ diagonally

Microscopic anatomy

Study of structures that can be observed only with the use of a microscope or other magnification devices. This includes cytology and histology

Cytology

The study of cells (micro)

Histology

The study of tissues (micro)

Regional anatomy

Study of the interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region

Systemic anatomy

Study of the structures that make up a discrete body system. Ex: Musculoskeletal system

Homeostasis

state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things

Overview Flashcards

(93 cards)