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Human Structure and Function I > Anatomy > Flashcards

Anatomy Flashcards

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Superior (cranial)

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Towards the head end or the upper part of the body

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Lateral

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Away from the midline of the body, midsternal, on the outer side of the body

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Toward the back of the body

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Midsternal Line

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The midline of the body

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Inferior (caudal)

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Away from the head end, towards the lower part of the body.

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Medial

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Towards the midline of the body, on the inner side of the body

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Anterior (ventral)

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Toward the front part of the body.

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Intermediate

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Between a more medial and a more lateral structure

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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

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Distal

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Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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Superficial (external)

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Toward or at the body surface

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Deep (internal)

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Away from the body surface; more internal

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13
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Axial Region

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Makes up the main axis of our body
Includes the head, neck and trunk

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Appendicular Region

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Consists of the appendages or limbs
Attached to body’s axis
Consists of upper and lower limbs

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Nasal

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Nose

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Oral

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Mouth

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Cervical

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Neck

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Acromial

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Shoulder

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Axillary

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Armpit

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Abdominal

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Abdomen

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Branchial

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Arm

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Antecubital

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Front of the elbow

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Antebrachial

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Forearm

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Pelvic

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Pelvis

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Carpal

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Wrist

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Pollex

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Thumb

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Palmar

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Palm

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Digital

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Fingers / Toes

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Pubic

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Genital Region

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Patellar

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Anterior knee

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Crural

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Leg

32
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Pedal

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Foot

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Tarsal

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Ankle

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Frontal

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Forehead

35
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Orbital

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Eyes

36
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Buccal

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Cheeks

37
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Mental

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Chin

38
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Sternal

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Breastbone / sternum

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Thoracic

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Chest

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Mammary

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Breast

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Umbilical

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Navel

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Coxal

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Hip

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Inguinal

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Groin

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Femoral

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Thigh

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Fibular / Peroneal

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Side of the leg

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Hallux

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Great toe

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Cephalic

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Head

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Manus

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Hand

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Otic

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Ear

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Occipital

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Back of head

51
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Vertebral

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Spinal Column

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Scapular

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Shoulder Blade

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Dorsum / Dorsal

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Back

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Olecranal

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Back of elbow

55
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Lumbar

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Ioin

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Sacral

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Between hips

57
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Gluteal

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Buttlock

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Perineal

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Region between anal and external genitalia

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Popliteal

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Back of knee

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Sural

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Calf

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Calcaneal

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Heel

62
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Plantar

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Sole

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Serous membrane

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Double - layered membrane

64
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What does the serous membrane consist of

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Parietal - inner membrane
Serous fluid
Visceral - outer membrane

65
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The three planes of the body

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Transverse - upper and lower parts of the body
Midsadgital - middle part of the body
Frontal - front and back parts of the body

66
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Cavities

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Spaces within the body that are closed to the outside and contain internal organs.

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Dorsal Cavities

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The cavities at the back side of the body
- Cranial cavity
- Vertebral cavity

68
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Ventral Cavity

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The cavities at the front side of the body
- Thoracic cavity
- Diaphragm
- Abdominal cavity
- Pelvic cavity

69
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Ventral Body Cavities Serous Membrane

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Pleural - lungs
Pericardial - heart
Peritoneal - groin and pelvis

Human Structure and Function I (3 decks)

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