Ch. 1 - Human Body Flashcards
Gross anatomy
Large structures
Microanatomy
Microscopic Structures
Integumentary System
Skin
Function of Skin
- Protection (Barrier to bacteria; Cushioning)
- Thermoregulation (Sweating to loose heat, Hair to retain heat, Blood supply to capillaries)
- Sensation (Heat, cold, touch, pain, etc.)
- Excretion and absorption (Urea and ammonia)
- Vitamin D production
Skeletal System
Bones and joints
functions of bones
Movement: Joints and muscle attachments
Posture and framework against gravity
Protection of vital organs
Ca++ balance (homeostasis)
Properties of muscle tissue
- Contractibility: The tissue gets shorter
- Extensibility: The tissue can stretch
- Elasticity: The tissue returns to its original length
- Electrical excitability: Sends electrical signals
Nervous System
Brain, spinal cord, sensory receptors, nerves
Functions of the nervous system
Gather information from internal and external environments (sensory neurons)
Process the information in the central nervous system
Respond with the appropriate action (motor neurons)
Contraction of a muscle for movement
Regulation of heart rate or respiration
Endocrine System
Pineal, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. Thymus, pancreas, ovaries, and testes
Inferior Caudal
Toward the feet
Superior Cranial
Toward the head
Medial
Toward the midline
Lateral
Away from the midline
Ipsilateral
Same side
Contralateral
Other side
Distal
Down the limb
Proximal
Up the limb
Intermediate
Between structures
Anterior Ventral
Forward
Postural Dorsal
Backwards