3 Cells and Tissues, Planes and Directions Flashcards

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superior

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toward the head or upper part of a structure

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inferior

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away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure

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3
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anterior

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at or near the front of the body

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4
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posterior

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at or near the back of the body

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5
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ventral

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front or belly side of the organ or body, opposite of dorsal

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dorsal

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back side of the organ or body, opposite of ventral

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lateral

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away from the midline, toward the side

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medial

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toward the midline or middle of the body

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proximal

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nearer to the midline or origination of a structure

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distal

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farther from the midline or origination of a structure

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11
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superficial

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closer to the surface of the body

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12
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deep

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away from the surface of the body

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13
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frontal or coronal plane

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divides the body into anterior and posterior sections

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sagittal plane

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divides the body vertically into right and left portions

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midsagittal plane

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divides the body vertically into equal right and left sides, also known as the midline

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transverse or horizontal plane

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divides the body into superior and inferior portions

17
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oblique

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passes through the body at an angle

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supine

A

body is lying face up

19
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prone

A

body is lying face down

20
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adipose tissue

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also known as fat, provides protective padding, insulation, and a nutrient reserve

21
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skeletal muscle tissue

A

striated and voluntary

22
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cardiac muscle tissue

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specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart

23
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smooth muscle tissue

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found in the walls of internal organs, not under voluntary control, nonstriated

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blood

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fluid connective tissue that transports oxygen and nutrients, protects the body from pathogens and clots at the site of an injury

25
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tendons

A

attach muscle to bone

26
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ligaments

A

attach bone to bone

27
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epithelial tissue

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tissue that forms the skin and lining of internal organs, it is a layer of tissue not covered by other tissues

28
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connective tissue

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includes bones, blood, tendons, ligaments and cartilage

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muscle tissue

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includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle, muscle cells contract and relax to provide movement

30
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nervous tissue

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consists of neurons and neuroglia, it passes information

31
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histology

A

the microscopic study of tissue appearance, organization, and function

32
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ECF

A

extra-cellular fluid

33
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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

34
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DTR

A

deep tendon reflex

35
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RICE

A

rest, ice, compression, elevation

36
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:

A

ratio

37
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ROS

A

review of symptoms

38
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AP

A

anterior and posterior