Anatomy Flashcards
define the haematological system
the blood
define the integumentary system
the skin
describe the location of the heart
- thoracic cavity
- deep to the sternum and costal cartilages
- protected by the ribs, vertebrae and sternum
- mediastinum (between the lungs)
- left
describe the different areas of the mediastinum
- superior and inferior
- inferior is divided into anterior, middle and posterior
define the pericardium
sac surrounding the heart
describe the two layers of the pericardium
- fibrous pericardium
2. serous pericardium (visceral and parietal)
describe the three layers of the heart
- epicardium
- myocardium
- endocardium
four cardiac valves
- tricuspid (right)
- bicuspid/ mitral (left)
- aortic
- pulmonary
describe the structure of arteries
contain elastic fibres to allow recoil
describe the sympathetic tone
low level of contraction in arterioles caused by tonic conduction of action potentials
describe the four parts of the aorta
- ascending aorta
- arch of the aorta
- thoracic aorta
- abdominal aorta
name the blood supply of the brain
circle of willis
what constituents the circle of willis
- basilar artery (right and left vertebral arteries)
- right internal carotid
- left internal carotid
what is the blood brain barrier made up of?
- tight junctions
- astrocytes
define an anastomoses
more than one path (each alternative route is called a collateral)
two main venous systems?
- hepatic portal venous system
2. systemic venous system
describe the two layers of the bone
- outer cortex made of cortical bone
2. inner medulla made of trabecular/cancellous bone
what is the outer shell of the bone called?
periosteum
five classes of bones
- flat
- long
- short
- sesamoid
- irregular
define the foramina
Hole which allows cranial nerves and blood vessels into the skull
how many cervical vertebrae are there?
C1-C7
thoracic vertebrae
T1-T12
lumbar vertebrae
L1-L5
sacral vertebrae
5 fused to form 1 sacrum
coccygeal vertebrae
4 fused to form 1 coccyx
name C1 vertebrae
atlas
name C2 vertebrae
axis
name C7 vertebrae
vertebrae prominens
describe the three different rib types
- 7 true ribs
- 8-10 are false ribs
- 11-12 are floating ribs
bones of the appendicular skeleton
- pectoral girdle (2 scapula, 2 clavicles)
- pelvic girdle ( 2 hip bones and sacrum)
- upper limbs
- lower limbs
types of skeletal muscle
- pennate
- quadrate
- flat
- fusiform
- circular
two points of attachment of skeletal muscles to bone
- origin
- insertion
describe muscle paralysis
dysfunctional motor nerve supply, no contraction, reduced tone
define muscle spasticity
descending controls from the brain not working, increased tone.
describe the location of skeletal muscles
deep to the deep fascia
tough fibrous connective tissue covering
define compartment syndrome
increased pressure in the fascia by fluid affects functions of muscles and nerves
functions of the skeleton
- protects organs
- calcium metabolism
- red blood cell formation
- attachment for skeletal muscles