Test 1 - 8/16/18 Flashcards
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Anatomy
The study of Structure
Physiology
Study of Body Function
Appendicular
Pertaining to the upper and lower limbs
Pericardium
Membrane surrounding the heart
Cerebrum
Largest portion of the brain
Append
To hang something
Cardi
Heart
Cerebr
Brain
ology
the study of
Artery
Vessel which carries blood from the heart ( usually Oxygenated)
Artery is Latin for “Air Holder”
Genitals
Structures associated with reproduction
from the word Genesis meaning birth
1st Trimester
0-12 weeks
2nd Trimester
13-28 weeks
3rd Trimester
29-40 weeks
Anatomical Stance
Standing upright, face forward, and palms forward
Carotid
Arteries in neck which take blood to the brain
Carotid
Meaning Stupor, if press on carotid arteries you decrease blood flow to the brain and go into stupor
Uterus
Female reproductive organ which houses a growing individual
Microscopic Anatomy
Studying the cells and tissues of the body with the aid of light and electron microscopes
- Light provides up to 1000 x magnification
- Electron provides over 30,000 x magnification
- both used to observe dead tissue
Transmission Electron Microscopes
Electrons pass through tissues to show what’s in
side
Scanning Electron Microscopes
Electrons scan the surface of tissue to provide 3-D images
MRI (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Using radio waves and magnets to provide a view of the anatomy of the body
Functional MRI
Combines physiology with anatomy by picking up amounts of oxygen consumption in different part of the body
CT Scan (Computed Axial Tomography)
Uses X-rays to view sections of the body