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Atlas A: General Orientation to Human Anatomy Flashcards

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Anatomical Position

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The feet are flat on the floor and close together, the arms are held downward and supinated (palms forward), and the face is directed forward; this position is used as a reference point for directional terminology for anatomy.

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Ventral Body Cavity contains:

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1 thoracic cavity (includes 2 plural cavities [lungs]; 1 pericardial cavity [heart]; and 1 mediastinum [ contains the pericardial cavity])
1 abdomino-pelvic cavity, (includes abdominal and pelvic organs)
diaphragm: separates the thoracic and abdomen-pelvic cavities.

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Dorsal Body Cavity contains:

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1 cranial cavity (brain)

1 vertebral cavity (spinal cord)

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Name the 4 body regions:

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  1. head
  2. trunk- thorax; abdomen (upper – right hypochondriac region, epigastric region, and left hypochondriac region; middle – right lumbar region, umbilical region, and left lumbar region; lower – right iliac region, hypogastric region, and left iliac region)
  3. pelvis
  4. limbs
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Sagittal:

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divides body into right and left sides

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Mid-sagittal (median):

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divides the body into equal right and left sides

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Transverse (horizontal):

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divides the body into superior and inferior parts

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Frontal (coronal):

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divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

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Auscultation:

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listening to the natural sounds made by the body

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Percussion:

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the tapping on the body to feel for signs of abnormal resistance and to listen for emitted sounds

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Palpation:

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feeling a structure with the hands; deep touch

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

Abdominal

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anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

Acromial

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the point of the shoulder

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

antebrachial

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the forearm

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

antecubital

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the anterior surface of the elbow

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

axillary

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the armpit

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

brachial

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the upper arm

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

buccal

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the cheek

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

carpal

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the wrist

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

cervical

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the neck region

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

coxal

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the hip

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

crural

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the leg

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

cubital

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anterior elbow

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

digital

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fingers or toes

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

fermoral

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thigh

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

fibular (peroneal)

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the side of the leg

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

frontal

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forehead

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

hallux

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the great toe

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29
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Anterior Body Landmarks:

inguinal

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the groin

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

mammary

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breast

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

mental

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chin

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

nasal

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nose

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33
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Anterior Body Landmarks:

oral

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mouth

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34
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Anterior Body Landmarks:

orbital

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the bony eye socket (orbit)

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

palmar

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the palm of the hand

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

patellar

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the anterior knee (kneecap)

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

pedal

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

pelvic

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pelvis region

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

pollex

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

pubic

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genital region

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

sternal

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the breastbone region

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

tarsal

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

thoracic

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Anterior Body Landmarks:

umbilical

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

acromial

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point of shoulder

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

brachial

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the upper arm

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

calcaneal

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heel of the foot

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

cephalic

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

dorsum

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

femoral

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

gluteal

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

lumbar

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the area of the back between the ribs and hips; the loin

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

manus

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

occipital

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back of the head/ skull

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

olecranal

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back part of the elbow

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

otic

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

perineal

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region between the anus and external genitalia

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

plantar

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the sole of the foot

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

sacral

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region between the hips (overlying the sacrum

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

scapular

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the scapula or shoulder blade area

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

sural

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the calf or the posterior surface of the leg

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Posterior Body Landmarks:

vertebral

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area of the spinal column

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Superior (cranial)

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above (head)

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inferior (caudal)

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below (tail)

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anterior (ventral)

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front (belly)

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posterior (dorsal)

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lateral

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medial

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proximal

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closer to point of attachment to limb

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distal

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farther from point of attachment of limb

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superficial

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deep

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away from surface

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Integumentary System

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thermoregulation
vitamin D synthesis
cutaneous sensation

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Skeletal System

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blood formation
mineral storage
electrolyte and acid\base balance

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Mscular System

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stability
communication
control of body openings
heat production

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Nervous System

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rapid internal communication
coordination
motor control
sensation

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Endocrine System

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hormone production
internal chemical communication
homeostasis

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Circulatory System

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distribution of nutrients
oxygen wastes
hormones
electrolytes
antibodies
acid/base balance
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Lymphatic System

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recovery of excess fluid
detection of pathogens
production of immune cells

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Respiratory System

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absorption of oxygen

discharge of carbon dioxide

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Urinary System

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elimination of wastes
regulation of blood pressure
RBC production

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Male Reproduction System

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production and delivery of sperm and semen

sex differentiation

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Female Reproductive System

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production of eggs
fetal development
lactation

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