Ch 1 Flashcards
List and describe the subdisciplines of anatomy.
-Gross/macroscopic(Regional, systemic, and surface anatomy) - -Microscopic (Cytology and Histology) - -Developmental(embryology) -
List and describe the subdisciplines of physiology
-Renal or Cardiovascular physiology - -Pathophysiology - -Comparative physiology -
Describe the relationship between structure and function (Complementarity).
- Functions always reflect structure
- what a structure can do depends on its specific form
- structure and function are not mutually exclusive rather they balance one another to maintain homeostasis within a defined hierarchy
List the 6 levels oforganization within the body. Give thecharacteristics and examples of each level.
- chemical
- atoms, molecules, and organelles
- cellular
- cells
- tissue
- groups of similar cells
- organ
- contains two or more types of tissues
- organ system
- organs that work closely together
- Organismal
- all organ systems
List the 11 organ systems of the body, the components, and the functions of each
-Integumentary system
-Nails, skin, and hair
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-Skeletal system
-Bones and joints
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-Muscular system
-Skeletal muscles
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-Nervous system
-Brain, nerves, and spinal cord
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-Endocrine system
-Pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, testis, and ovary
-the glands that secrete hormones’ that regulate processes for growth, reproduction and nutrient use by body cells
-Cardiovascular system
-Heart and blood vessels
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-Lymphatic system/immunity
-Red bone marrow, thymus, lymphatic vessels, thoracic duct, spleen, and lymph nodes
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-Respiratory system
-Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, and lung
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-Digestive system
-Oral cavity, Esophagus, Liver, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Rectum, and Anus
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-Urinary system
-Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, and urethra
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-Reproductive system(Male/female)
-(Male) Prostate gland, Penis, Testis, Scrotum, and Ductus deferens
-(Female) Mammary glands, Ovary, Uterus, Vagina, and Uterine tube
-Overall function is production of offspring.(except mammary glands which are used to produce milk for offspring.)
List and describe the 8 basic body functions necessary to maintain life
- Maintaining boundaries: Plasma membranes and skin
- Movement (contractility): of body parts: skeletal muscle / of substances: cardiac and smooth
- Responsiveness: ability to sense and respond to stimuli / withdrawal reflex / control of breathing rate
- Digestion: breakdown of ingested foodstuffs / absorption of simple molecules into blood
- Metabolism: all chemical reactions that occur in body cells / catabolism and anabolism
- Excretion: removal of wastes from metabolism and digestion / urea, carbon dioxide, and feces
- Reproduction: cellular division for growth or repair / production of offspring
- Growth: increase in size of a body part or of organism
List and describe 5survival needs necessary to maintain life
- Nutrients: Chemicals, food, or substances for energy and cell building / includes carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and fiber
- Oxygen: essential for energy release(ATP production)
- Water: most abundant chemical in body / environment of chemical reactions / fluid base for secretions and excretions
- Normal body temperature: 37 C or 98.6 F / affects rate of chemical reactions
- Appropriate atmospheric pressure: for adequate breathing and gas exchange in lungs
Identify the internal environment and state how it is created and maintained.
- Homeostasis helps maintain a relatively stable internal conditions despite continuous changes
- intrinsic (within organ) and extrinsic (outside organ) factors regulate organ systems for homeostasis
- communication for this is done by the nervous and endocrine systems by nerve impulses and hormones
Identify the 3 components of any homeostatic control mechanism.
- Receptor (sensor): monitors environment / responds to stimuli
- Control center: Determines set point at which variable is maintained / Receives input from receptor / determines appropriate response
- Effector: receives output from control center / provides the means to respond / response either reduces(negative feedback)) or enhances stimulus (positive feedback)
Differentiate between a negative feedback mechanism and a positive feedback mechanism. Give examples of each.
- Negative feedback: regulation of blood glucose by insulin. (body senses increased blood glucose. pancreas secretes insulin into the blood. insulin causes body cells to absorb more glucose, which decreases blood glucose levels)(regulating body temperature)
- Positive feedback: Adrenalin (body senses need for a boost. body increases adrenalin creation.)(blood clotting)
Describe the anatomical position and state its significance.
the body is erect, with the feet slightly apart, head and toes pointed forward, and the arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward.
Be able to identify the regional terms used to designate specific body areas
- Major regional divisions
- Axial: Head, neck, and trunk
- Appendicular: limbs (upper and lower)
- Front: Anterior/Ventral
- Back: Posterior/Dorsal
- lesser regional divisions
- Cephalic(head): Frontal, Orbital, Nasal, Oral, Mental, Otic, and Occipital (back of the head)
- Cervical(throat)
- Thoracic(thorax)(chest): Sternal, Axillary, Mammary
- Abdominal(Abdomen): Umbilical
- Pelvic(waist): Inguinal(groin)
- Pubic(genital area)
- Upper limb(shoulder to wrist): Acromial, brachial(arm), Antecubital(inner elbow), olecranal(back of elbow), Antebrachial(forearm), and carpal(wrist)
- Manus(hand): Pollex, Palmar, metacarpal, and digital
- Lower limb(thigh to ankle): Coxal(hip), Femoral (thigh), Patellar(inner knee), politeal(back of knee), Crural(leg), Sural(calf), and Fibular or peroneal
- Pedal (foot): Tarsal(ankle), Metatarsal, Calcaneal, plantar, digital, hallux
- Back (dorsal): Scapular, vertebral, lumbar, sacral, gluteal, perineal(between anus and gentailia)
Define Superior
toward the head end or upper part of the structure or the body; body
Define Inferior
away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
Define Posterior (dorsal)
toward or at the back of the body; behind
Define Anterior (ventral)
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of
Define Medial
toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
Define Lateral
away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
Define Proximal
oser to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Define Distal
farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Define Superficial
toward or at the body surface
Define Deep (in anatomy)
away from the body surface; more internal
List and define the anatomical planes used to divide the body
three major anatomical planes
-Coronal(frontal):cut back from front
-Transverse (horizontal): cut top from bottom
-Sagittal(midline): cut left from right in direct middle of body
4th minor plane
-Oblique plane: cut at angles(different from 90 degrees)