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Anat And Phys Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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What is anatomy?

A

Study of the structures of the body

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2
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What is physiology?

A

Study of function of body

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3
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What is a body cavity?

A

Hollow area of body containing organs

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4
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What does ‘axial’ refer to in anatomy?

A

Head, neck, trunk; has main sections

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5
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What does ‘appendicular’ refer to in anatomy?

A

Arms and legs

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6
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What is the ventral cavity?

A

Cavity located in front; includes thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

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7
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What is the dorsal cavity?

A

Cavity located in back; includes cranial and spinal cavities

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8
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forehead

A

Frontal

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9
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chin?

A

Mental

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10
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ocular orbital

A

Eye

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11
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chest

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Thoracic

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12
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nose

A

Nasal

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13
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breast

A

Mammary

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14
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ear

A

Otic

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15
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buccal

A

Cheek

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16
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cervical

A

Neck

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17
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‘cranial’

A

Skull

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18
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‘facial’

A

Face

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19
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‘cephalic’

A

Head

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20
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‘oral’

A

Mouth

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21
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pelvic’

A

Pelvis

22
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‘manual’

A

Hand

23
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‘inguinal’

A

Groin

24
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‘pubic’

A

Pubis

25
Q

‘femoral

A

Thigh

26
Q

foot?

A

Pedal

Refers to anything related to the foot.

27
Q

What is the term for the mouth?

A

Oral

Pertains to the oral cavity.

28
Q

What is the term for the armpit?

A

Axillary

Describes the area under the arm.

29
Q

What is the term for the arm?

A

Brachial

Relates to the upper limb.

30
Q

What is the term for the front of the elbow?

A

Antecubital

Refers specifically to the anterior surface of the elbow.

31
Q

What is the term for the forearm?

A

Antebrachial

Indicates the area between the elbow and wrist.

32
Q

What is the term for the wrist?

A

Carpal

Describes the area around the wrist joint.

33
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What is the term for the palm?

A

Palmar

Refers to the inner surface of the hand.

34
Q

What is the term for fingers?

A

Digits

General term for fingers or toes.

35
Q

What is the term for the thumb?

A

Pollex

Specifically denotes the first digit of the hand.

36
Q

What is the term for the knee cap?

A

Patellar

Refers to the kneecap area.

37
Q

What is the term for the back of the knee?

A

Popliteal

Describes the area behind the knee joint.

38
Q

What is the term for the calf?

A

Sural

Refers to the posterior part of the lower leg.

39
Q

What is the term for the heel of the foot?

A

Calcaneal

Pertains specifically to the heel region.

40
Q

What is the term for the sole of the foot?

A

Plantar

Refers to the bottom surface of the foot.

41
Q

What is the directional term for ‘above’?

A

Superior

Indicates a position higher than another.

42
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What is the directional term for ‘below’?

A

Inferior

Indicates a position lower than another.

43
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What is the directional term for ‘toward the head’?

A

Cranial

Relates to the skull or head region.

44
Q

What is the directional term for ‘toward the tail’?

A

Caudal

Indicates a position towards the lower end of the body.

45
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What is the directional term for ‘in front of’?

A

Anterior

Indicates a position toward the front.

46
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What is the directional term for ‘behind’?

A

Posterior

Indicates a position toward the back.

47
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What is the directional term for ‘back’?

A

Dorsal

Refers to the back side of the body.

48
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What is the directional term for ‘belly side’?

A

Ventral

Indicates the front or anterior side.

49
Q

What is the term for structures on the same side?

A

Ipsilateral

Refers to the same side of the body.

50
Q

What is the term for structures on opposite sides?

A

Contralateral

Refers to opposite sides of the body.

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