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4. Whole Body Terms (reverse) Flashcards

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The cavity beneath the thoracic cavity

Contains the gallbladder, intestines, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, and stomach

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Abdominal cavity

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Describes the abdominal and pelvic cavity collectively

Refers to the space between the diaphragm and the groin

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abdominoplevic cavity

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References the body as a whole

Person is standing with arms at the sides and palms turned forward; head and feet also forward

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anatomical position

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A change in the structure and orientation of cells, Characterized by a loss of differentiation and reversion to a more primitive form

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anaplasia

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Without growth of organ or tissue

A developmental failure resulting in the absence of any organ or tissue

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aplasia

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Pertaining to the front of the body or toward the belly of the body

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anterior, ventral

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The muscle that makes up the muscular wall of the heart

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cardiac muscle

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Pertaining to the tail

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caudal

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The smallest and most numerous structural unit of living matter

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cell

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The semipermeable barrier around a cell

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cell membrane

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The first 7 segments of the spinal columnC1-C7

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cervical vertebrae

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Threadlike structures within the nucleus that control the functions of growth, repair, and reproduction

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chromosomes

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Supporting tissue
Tissue that supports and binds other tissue and body parts
Ex. Adipose, blood, bone, cartilage, fat, ligaments, tendons

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connective tissue

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The tailbone.Located at the end of the vertebral column

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coccyx

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Pertaining to the skull or cranium

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cranial

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The cavity that contains the brain

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cranial cavity

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The study of cells

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cytology

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Gel-like substance that contains cell organs called organelles

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cytoplasm

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Carryout the essential functions of a cell

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organelles

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Away from the surface and toward the inside of the body

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deep

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Away from or farthest from the torso/trunk

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distal

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Pertaining to the backContains cranial and spinal cavities

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dorsal cavity

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The back or posterior surface of a partIn the foot, the top of the foot

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dorsum

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Any abnormal development of tissues or organs

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dysplasia

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Region above the stomach

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epigastric region

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Separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities

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diaphragm

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Tissue that covers the internal and external organs of the body; also lines the vessels, body cavities, glands, and body organs

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epithelial tissue

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Vertical planes passing through the body from the head to the feet; dividing the body into front and back sections

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frontal plane, coronal plane

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30
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Segments of chromosomes that transmit hereditary characteristics

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genes

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31
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A medical scientist who specializes in the study of tissues

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histologist

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Excessive tissueIncrease in the number of cells of a body part

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hyperplasia

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Below the stomach

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hypogastric region

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Underdeveloped tissueIncomplete or underdeveloped organs or tissue, usually the result of a decrease in the number of cells

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hypoplasia

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35
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Below or downward toward the tail or feet

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inferior

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36
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Groin

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inguinal regions

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A flat, circular, plate-like structure of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the vertebrae

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intervertebral disc

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Toward the side of the body, away from the midline of the body

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lateral

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The imaginary line created by directing a vertical line through the middle of the body from the top of the head down to feet; midline of the body

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long axis

40
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Cell organs / organelles in cytoplasm
Contain digestive enzymes Destroy bacteria by digesting them
Garbagemen

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lysosomes

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The largest and strongest of the vertebrae of the spinal column, located in the lower back. Consists of 5 large segments

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lumbar vertebrae

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Point on the right side of the abdomen between the umbilicus and anterior bony protrusion of the hipMay suggest appendicitis

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McBurney’s Point

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Toward the midline of the body

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medial

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Pertaining to the middle and side of a structure

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mediolateral

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A thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space

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membrane

46
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Cell organs / organelles in cytoplasm
Provides the energy for essential functions
Powerhouse

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mitochondria

47
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An imaginary line created when the body is divided into equal left and right halves

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midline of the body

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A point on the left side of the body between the umbilicus and anterior bony protrusion of the hip

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Munro’s Point

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The tissue capable of producing movement by contracting and relaxing the fibersThree types: skeletal, smooth/visceral, cardiac

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muscle tissue

50
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The umbilicus; the belly button

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navel

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The new and abnormal development of cells that may be benign or malignant

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neoplasia

52
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Central part of a cell
Contains chromosomes (DNA)
Enclosed within cell membrane

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nucleus

53
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Tissue that transmits nerve impulses that control the many functions of the body

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nervous tissue

54
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Tissues arranged together to perform a special function

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organ

55
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Serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall

Reflected over the contained viscera

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peritoneum

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The lower front cavity of the body, located beneath the abdominal cavity; contains the urinary bladder and reproductive organs

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pelvic cavity

57
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Imaginary slices made though the body as if a dividing sheet where passed through the body at a particular angle and/or direction

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plane

58
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Pertaining to the sole or bottom of the foot

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plantar

59
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Pertaining to the back of the body

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posterior

60
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A movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn downward and backward

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pronation

61
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Lying facedown on the abdomen

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prone

62
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Cell organs / organelles in cytoplasm
Synthesize (makes) proteins
Called “protein factories”

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ribosomes

63
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Toward or nearest to the torso/trunk

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proximal

64
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The singular triangular-shaped bone near end of vertebral column

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sacrum

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Muscle that is attached to bone and is responsible for the movement of the skeleton

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skeletal muscle

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Muscle found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines

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smooth muscle

67
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Pertaining to the surface of the body or near the surface

Ex paper cut

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superficial

68
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The cavity that contains the nerves of the spinal cord

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spinal cavity

69
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A movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn upward or forward

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supination

70
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Above or upward toward the head

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superior

71
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Lying horizontally on the back, face-up

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supine

72
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Organs that work together to perform the many functions of the body as a whole

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system

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The chest cavity; contains aorta, esophagus, heart, lungs, and trachea

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thoracic cavity

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The second segment of 12 vertebrae that make up the vertebral bones of the chest

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thoracic vertebrae

75
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Belly button

Region of the abdomen located in the middle section of the abdomen; below the epigastric region

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umbilical region

76
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Navel, belly button

Landmark for dividing the quadrants of the abdomen

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umbilicus

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A group of cells that perform specialized/common functionsFour types: connective, epithelial, muscle, nervous

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tissue

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Pertaining to the front, belly sideContains thoracic, diaphragm, abdominal, and pelvic cavities

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ventral cavity

79
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Pertaining to the internal organs

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visceral

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Muscle found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines

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visceral muscle

81
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Planes cutting perpendicular through the body, dividing the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) regions

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axial plane, transverse plane

82
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Coronal/frontal
Axial/transverse
Sagittal/midsagittal

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Three body planes

83
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Right upper quadrant

Gallbladder

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RUQ

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Left upper quadrant

Stomach, spleen, pancreas

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LUQ

85
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Right lower quadrant

Appendicitis , ovaries

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RLQ

86
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Left lower quadrant
Large/small intestine
Ovaries

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LLQ

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The plane that dives the body or structure into right and left portions

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sagittal plane, midsagittal plane

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Ventral and dorsal cavities

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Two major body cavities

89
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Pertaining to the back

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dorsal, posterior

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