Quarter 1 Midterm -- period 1 Flashcards
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Descriptive anatomy
Exact terms for locations; prevents misunderstanding
Anatomical position
Standing upright, arms by the side, palms facing forward, toes pointed forward, always assumed
Abdominal
Stomach
Acromial
Point of shoulder
Axillary
Armpit, underarm
Brachial
Upper arm
Buccal
Cheek
Calcaneal
Heel of foot
Carpal
Wrist
Cephalic
Head, front, and back
Coxal
Hips
Cervical
Neck
Digital
Fingers
Femoral
Thigh
The visceral pleura covers the surface of:
The Lungs
Body Membranes functions:
Covers the body, line body cavities, and cover organs within the cavities
Membrane that has visceral and parietal layers:
Serous Membrane
Categories of epithelial membranes
Cutaneous Membrane, Serous Membranes, and Mucous Membranes
Connective Tissue Membrane
Synovial
Layers of serous membranes
Visceral layer: covers external surface of organs
Parietal layer: lines the internal surface of the body wall
The skin is a
Cutaneous Membrane
Eccrine Glands
Sweat glands that are found in abundance on the face and produce sweat in response to excess heat in the body. These glands are NOT stinky.
What is the anatomical name for Buttocks?
Gluteal
What is the tarsal?
the ankle