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Anatomical Terminology and Organ Systems Flashcards

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superior (cranial)

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toward the head end or upper part of a structure of the body above
the head is superior to the abdomen

ABOVE

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inferior (Caudal)

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away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body: below
the navel is inferior to the chin

BELOW

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anterior (ventral)

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toward or at the front of the body: in front of

the breastbone is anterior to the spine

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posterior(dorsal)

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toward or at the back if the body; behind

the heart is posterior to the breastbone

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medial

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toward to at the midline of the body; on the inner side
of
the heart is medial to the arm

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intermediate

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between a more medial and a more lateral structure

the collarbone is intermediate between the breastbone and shoulder

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lateral

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away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of

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proximal

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closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
the elbow is proximal to the wrist

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distal

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farther form the origin of a body part or the paint of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
the knee is distal to thigh

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superficial external

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toward or at the body surface

the skin is superficial to the skeletal muscles

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deep(internal)

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away from the body surface; more internal

the lungs are deep to the skin

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cranial cavity

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brain

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vertebral cavity

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contains the spinal cord

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thoracic cavity

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contains heart and the lungs

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pleural cavity

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fluid filled space around the lungs

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pericardial cavity

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fluid filled space around the heart

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abdominopelvic cavity

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consists of abdominal and pelvic cavities

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abdominal cavity

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contains digestive organs, kidneys and uretrers

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pelvic cavity

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contains the urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs and the rectum

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RUQ

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right upper quadrant

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LUQ

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left upper quadrant

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RLQ

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right lower quadrant

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LLQ

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lower left quadrant

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epigastric region (E)

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located in the middle column; contains the duodenum and parts of the following: liver, stomach, and pancreas

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umbilical region (U)

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located in the center of the grid; contains parts of both the transverse colon and the small intestine

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right hypogastric region (RH)

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located to the subjects right of the epigastric region; contains the gallbladder and part of both the right kidney and the liver

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left hypochondriac region (LH)

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located to the subjects left of the epigastric region; contains the spleen and parts of the following stomach, left kidney, and large intestine

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right lumbar region (RL)

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located to the subjects right of the umbilical region; contains parts of the following; large intestine, small intestine, and left the kidney

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left lumbar region (LL)

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located to the subjects left of umbilical region contains parts of the following large intestine, small intestine, and left kidney

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right iliac region RI)

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located to the subjects right of the hypogastric region; contains the bottom of the cecum, the appendix and part of the small intestine

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left iliac region (LI)

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located to the subjects left

32
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serous membrane

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consists of a single layer of flattened mesothelial cells applied to the surface of a thin layer of collagenous tissue that attaches to underlying endothoracic/transversalis fascia. The mesothelium of the serous membrane forms the lining of a closed serous membrane cavity.

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Peritoneum

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the peritoneal cavity is found within the abdominal & pelvic body cavities. Connecting peritoneum forms:
— mesentery — ligament

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Pleura

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two pleural cavities (separated by mediastinum) are found within the thoracic cavity. Parietal pleura is further subdivided into:
— costal pleura
— diaphragmatic pleura

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Pericardium

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the pericardial cavity is found within the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity. Visceral pericardium is also called epicardium

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Vaginal tunics

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the cavity of the vaginal process begins at the vaginal ring and extends into the scrotum around the spermatic cord & testis.

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integumentary system

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forms external body covering and protects deeper tissues from injury

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skeletal system

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protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement

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muscular system

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allows manipulation of the environment locomotion and facial expression

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nervous system

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as the fast acting control system of the body it responds to internal and external changes

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endocrine system

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glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth reproduction

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cardiovascular system

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blood vessels transport blood which carries oxygen carbon dioxide nutrients wastes

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lymphatic system immunity

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picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and return it to blood disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream

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respiratory system

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keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide

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digestive system

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breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells ingestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces

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urinary system

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eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body regulates water electrolyte and aid based balance of the blood

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male reproductive system

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overall function is production of offspring

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female reproduction

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overall function is production of offspring

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