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Body Structure Flashcards

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chromatin

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structural component of the nucleus, composed of nucleic acids, and proteins

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chromosome

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threadlike structures within the nucleus composed of DNA that carries hereditary information

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deoxyribonucleic acid

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molecule that holds genetic information

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metabolism

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sum of all the physical and chemical changes that take place in a cell or organism

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organelle

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cellular structure that provides a specialized function

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cytology

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study of cells

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histology

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study of tissues

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what are the conditions of the anatomical position?

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the person must be standing erect and facing forward with his arms at the sides (palms facing forward) and the feet parallel to each other

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what are the three body planes?

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1- coronal plane
2- transverse plane
3- midsagittal plane

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coronal plane

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a plane that divides the body into an anterior and posterior section

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transverse plane

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a plane that divides the body into top and bottom sections

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midsagittal plane

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a plane that divides the body into left and right halves

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abduction

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movement of a limb away from the body

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adduction

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movement of a limb toward the body

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medial

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pertaining to the midline of a body or structure

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lateral

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pertaining to a side

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superior

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toward the head or the upper part of a structure

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cephalad

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toward the head or the upper part of a structure

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inferior

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toward the tail or the lower part of a structure

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caudal

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toward the tail or the lower part of a structure

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proximal

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near to the center or the point of reference

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distal

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further from the center or the point of reference

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anterior

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front of the body

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ventral

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front of the body

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posterior

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back of the body

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dorsal

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back of the body

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parietal

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pertaining to the outer wall of the body cavity

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visceral

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pertaining to the viscera (internal organs, especially the abdominal organs)

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29
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prone

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lying on the abdomen, face down

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30
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supine

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lying horizontally on the back, face up

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inversion

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turning inward

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eversion

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turning outward

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palmar

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pertaining to the palm of the hand

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plantar

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pertaining to the sole of the foot

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superficial

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toward the surface of the body (external)

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deep

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away from the surface of the body (internal)

37
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what are the two main cavities in the human body?

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  • the dorsal cavity
  • the ventral cavity
38
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the dorsal cavity is divided into…

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  • the cranial cavity (formed by the skull, which contains the brain)
  • the spinal cavity (formed by the spine, which contains the spinal cord)
39
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the ventral cavity is divided into…

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  • the thoracic cavity (which contains the heart and lungs)
  • the abdominopelvic cavity (which is further divided into the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity)
40
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what does the abdominal cavity contain?

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it contains the liver, stomach, intestines, and kidneys

41
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what does the pelvic cavity contain?

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it contains the urinary bladder and reproductive organs

42
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what are the major structures in the the right upper quadrant?

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  • right lobe of the liver
  • the gallbladder
  • part of the pancreas
  • part of the small and large intestines
43
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what are the major structures in the left upper quadrant?

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  • left lobe of the liver
  • the stomach
  • the spleen
  • part of the pancreas
  • part of the small and large intestines
44
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what are the major structures in the right lower quadrant?

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  • part of the small and large intestines
  • the appendix
  • the right ovary
  • the right fallopian tube
  • the right ureter
45
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what are the major structures in the left lower quadrant?

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  • part of the small and large intestines
  • the left ovary
  • the left fallopian tube
  • the left ureter
46
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where is the right hypochondriac located?

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it’s located in the upper right lateral region beneath the ribs

47
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where is the epigastric located?

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it’s located in the upper middle region

48
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where is the left hypochondriac located?

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it’s located in the upper left lateral region beneath the ribs

49
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where is the right lumbar located?

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it’s located in the middle right lateral region

50
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where is the umbilical region located?

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it’s located in the region of the naval

51
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where is the left lumbar located?

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it’s located in the middle left lateral region

52
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where is the right inguinal located?

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it’s located in the lower right lateral region

53
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where is the hypogastric located?

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it’s located in the lower middle region

54
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where is the left inguinal located?

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it’s located in the lower left lateral region

55
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what are the different regions in the spine?

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  • cervical
  • thoracic
  • lumbar
  • sacral
  • coccyx
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cyt/o

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hist/o

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kary/o

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nucle/o

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anter/o

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anterior

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pertaining to the front

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caud/o

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cephal/o

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head or superior

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dist/o

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dors/o

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back of the body

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infer/o

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lower or below

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later/o

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medi/o

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poster/o

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back or behind

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proxim/o

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ventr/o

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belly (or front)

72
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cytologist

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specialist in the study of cells

73
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karyolysis

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separation or destruction of the nucleus

74
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nuclear

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pertaining to the nucleus

Medical Terminology (14 decks)

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