Anatomy Lecture Final Flashcards
What is anatomy?
The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts and their relationships to each other
What is physiology?
The study of the body and how its parts work or function
List the makeup of organisms.
Atoms, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, and Organisms
How many organ systems are there?
11
What is the mnemonic for the organ systems?
MURDERSLINC
(Muscular, Urinary, Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, Reproductive, Skeletal, Lymphatic, Integumentary, Nervous, Cardiovascular)
Give examples of what makes up the integumentary system.
Skin, Hair, Fingernails
Give examples of what makes up the skeletal system.
Bones, Cartilages, Joints
Give examples of what makes up the musculuar system.
Muscles
Give examples of what makes up the nervous system.
Nerves, Spinal Cord, Brain
Give examples of what makes up the endocrine system.
Pineal Gland, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Thymus Gland, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, Testis (male), Ovary (female)
Give examples of what makes up the cardiovascular system.
Heart, Blood Vessels
Give examples of what makes up the lymphatic system.
Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Vessels
Give examples of what makes up the respiratory system.
Nasal Cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchii, Lungs
Give examples of what makes up the digestive system.
Oral Cavity, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum
Give examples of what makes up the urinary system.
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra
What is a normal pH level?
7.35-7.45
What is homeostasis?
The state of balance within the human body, needed for us to stay alive
Describe anatomical position
Body erect, palms facing forward, feet slightly apart with toes pointing forward, and thumbs pointing out to the side
Know superior v. inferior
Superior is up and inferior is down
Know anterior v. posterior
Anterior is towards the front and posterior is towards the back