Anatomy Flashcards
What is medial
Organs are close to midline
What is lateral
Organs are further away
What is the coronal plane
Anterior (front) and posterior (back)
What is superior plane
Cranial (top) and inferior (bottom)
What is sagittal plane
Left and right
Role of epithelial tissue with examples
Protection of underlying structures and organs
Secretion
Absorption
Skin/lining or organs/lining of blood vessels
Role of connective tissue
Support and connect tissues and organs = bones ligaments tendons cartilage
Transport of fluid, nutrients, waste and chemical messengers= blood and lymph
Storage of surplus energy= thermal insulation of body
Skeletal muscle tissue with histology, function and location
Long cylindrical fibre
Striated
Many locally nuclei
Voluntary movement
Produces heat
Protects organs
Attaches to bones and around entrance points
Cardiac muscle tissue with histology, function and location
Short
Branched
Striated
Single central nucleus
Contracts to pump blood
Heart
Smooth muscle tissue with histology, function and location
Short
Spindle shaped
No striation
Single nucleus in each fibre
Involuntary movement
Moved food
Respiration
Regulates flow or blood in arteries by contraction
Walls of major organs and passageway
What are nervous tissues made up of
Neurones= excitable, relay the information by electro chemical impulses
Neuroglia= support neurone and modulate the information propagation
Role of the integumentary system
Skin, hair, nails, subcutaneous tissue, sweat glands
Acts as a barrier to protect the body from outside world
Retains body fluids
Acts as a sensory organ to detect pain, pressure and temp changes
Regulates body temp
Role of skeletal system
Bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons
To protect organs
Body frame/support
Movement
Calcium metabolism
Role of muscular tissue
Movement
Maintain posture
Circulation
Digestion
Respiration
Role of lymphatic system
Removal of toxins, waste and unwanted material
Immune response
Transport of lymph and fat
Lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, tonsils
Role of respiratory system
Mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs
Gas exchange of 02 and co2
Role of cardiovascular system
Heart, arteries, vessels, veins, capillaries
Supply blood to specific body areas
Maintenance of homeostasis
Transport of nutrients
Removal waste products
Transport of hormones
Regulation of body temp
Defence against infection
Role of digestive system
Breakdown of proteins and fats into smaller molecules that can be absorbed into circulatory system
Role of liver in digestive system
Synthesis and secretion of bile slats and plasma proteins
Filtering= excretion
Carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism
Main site of drug metabolisms
Difference between hepatic artery and hepatic portal vein
Hepatic artery= receive oxygenated blood
Hepatic portal vein= blood rich in nutrients from digestive tract
Role of gallbladder in digestive system
Storage of bile
Role in digestion and absorption of fats
Role of urinary system
Maintenance of volume and composition of body fluids
Removal of waste products
Regulation of electrolytes in body fluids
Maintenance of normal blood ph
Role of endocrine system
Control of reproduction
General growth and development of the body
Regulation of electrolytes composition of bodily fluid
Control of energy metabolism
Role of reproductive system
Produce of egg and sperm cells
Transport of egg and sperm cells
Production of hormones
Development of embryo
