Anatomical Organisation Flashcards
Adipose tissue
Collection of fat cells
Connective tissue
Binds and supports various structures
Example- fat, bone, blood, cartilage
Epithelial tissue
Lines external and internal body surface. Endothelium lines organs and blood vessels and mesothelium lines cavities such as peritoneum
Muscle tissue
Skeletal muscle is striated, voluntary muscle controlling movement
Cardiac muscle striated, involuntary muscle controlling the heart
Visceral muscle smooth involuntary muscle controlling the internal organs
Nerve tissue
Cells that conduct electrical impulses all over the body
Abdominal cavity
Contains organs such as the stomach, intestines, spleen and pancreas
Cranial cavity
Contains the brain
Spinal cavity
Contains the spinal cord
Thoracic cavity
Contains organs such as the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea
Benign
Not malignant, non-invasive; not spreading
Cartilage
Flexible connective tissue attaches to bones at a joint
Diaphragm
Thin, muscular partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Endocrine glands
Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Exocrine glands
Glands that secrete chemicals through tubes everywhere in the body
Cardiovascular system
Consists of organs such as the heart, veins, arteries, capillaries and spleen
Digestive system
Consists of organs such as mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder
Endocrine system
Consists of organs such as the pancreas, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, ovaries, testes, and adrenal glands
Integumentary systems
Consists of organs such as the skin, hair(fur), nails and glands
Musculoskeletal system
Consists of organs such as the bone, muscle and joints
Nervous system
Consists of organs such as brain and spinal cord
Reproductive system
Consists of organs such as the ovaries, vagina, uterus, testes and penis
Respiratory system
Consists of organs such as the windpipe, lungs, and heart
Urogential
Consists of organs such as the kidney, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra
Malignant
Tending to become progressively worse
Dorsal
Pertaining to the back
Ventral
Pertaining to the belly
Cranial
Pertaining to the head
Caudal
Pertaining to the tail
Medial
Pertaining to the middle
Lateral
Pertaining to the side
Proximal
Pertaining to the beginning
Distal
Pertaining to far from the beginning
Anterior
Pertaining to the front side of the body
Posterior
Pertaining to the back side of the body
