Unit 1, Lecture 1: Terminology, Orientation, Integumentary System Flashcards
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The level of organization when different primary tissues are combined together and work together toperform a common functionis calledthe _______ level.
organ
The lungs are located _______ to the heart.
anatomical position term
lateral
The study of the body’s structure
Anatomy
The study of the function of living organisms.
physiology
Visual inspection with the naked eye of the liver and gallbladder during surgery is associated with which study?
Gross anatomy
The body cavity which is protected by the ribcage and bounded inferiorly by the diaphragm is the _________ cavity.
thoracic
Match this organ with its organ system:
Pancreas
digestive system
Match this organ with its organ system:
Pharynx
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Match this organ with its organ system:
Ovary
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Match this organ with its organ system:
Heart
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Match this organ with its organ system:
Ligaments
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What part is locatedmost distal in the upper limb?
Digits
The epidermis of the skin is composed of _______ tissue.
epithelial
Think: EPIdermis, EPIthelial
The dermis of the skin is composed of _______ tissue.
connective
What kind of cut would you make in a specimen to create anterior and posterior parts?
Coronal
A patient or cadaver lying flat on his/her back is said to be in the __________ position.
supine
Which cavity is most inferior?
Pelvic cavity
What is the function of keratin, a protein found in the epidermis of the skin?
Protection
In the anatomical position, the pinky finger is _________ to the thumb.
medial
A group of cells with similar structure and function, together with the extracellular substances located between them, form a(n) __________.
Tissue
Which of the following isdemonstrated by an individual in the anatomical position?
Palms facing anteriorly.
Anatomy
Anatomy → “Structure”
The word “anatomy” is derived from two Greek words; the first being àνá which means ‘apart’ and the second being τέμνιν which means ‘to cut’.
Regional anatomy versus systemic anatomy
“____ ALWAYS REFLECTS _____”
“FUNCTION ALWAYS REFLECTS STRUCTURE”
Principle of Complementarity of Structure and Function
The 6 Levels of Structural Organization
Chemical Level
(atoms→ molecules→ organelles)
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Cellular Level
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Tissue Level
[epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, connective tissue, and nervous tissue]
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Organ Level
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Organ System Level
[integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic, urinary, cardiovascular (circulatory), and reproductive]
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Organismal Level
