Ch 1: Intro Flashcards
Anatomy
Structure of body parts and relationship to one another.
Study patients by…
Inspection
Palpation
Auscultation
Percussion
Sub-disciplines of Anatomy
Pathological
Radiographic
Molecular
Physiology
Function
Considers operations of specific organ systems
Sub-disciplines of physiology
Neurophysiology
Cardiovascular physiology
Organ systems
Integumentary
Muscular
Skeletal
Nervous
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Respiratory
Digestive
Urinary
Endocrine
Male reproductive
Female reproductive
Integumentary system
Skin
Cutaneous glands
Hair
Nails
Muscular system
Skeletal muscles
Tendons
Skeletal system
Bones
Cartilages
Ligaments
Nervous system
Brain
Spinal column
Nerves
Cardiovascular system
Heart
Blood vessels
Lymphatic system
Lymph nodes
Lymphatic vessels
Spleen
Thymus
Tonsils
Red bone marrow
Respiratory system
Nose
Lungs
Pharynx
Lanynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Digestive system
Stomach
Oral cavity
Esophagus
Small intestine
Large intestine
Liver
Rectum
Anus
Urinary system
Kidneys
Ureters
Urethra
Urinary bladder
Endocrine system
Pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
Pineal gland
Thyroid
Adrenals
Ovaries
Pancreas
Gonads
Male reproductive system
Testes
Prostate
Penis
Seminal vesicles
Ductus deferens
Female reproductive system
Ovaries
Vagina
Mammary glands
Uterus
Uterine tubes
Necessary life functions
Responsiveness
Digestion
Metabolism
Excretion
Reproduction
Growth
Survival needs
Nutrients
Oxygen
Water
Stable body temperature
Atmospheric pressure
Homeostasis
Ability to maintain relatively stable internal environment
Homeostasis factors
Receptor
Control center
Effector
Negative feedback
Body responds to counter change and maintain set point
Positive feedback
Body acts to enhance or exaggerate original stimulus
Anatomical position
Body erect
Feet slightly apart
Palms facing forward
Thumbs away from body
Directional
Superior/inferior
Anterior/posterior
Medial/lateral/intermediate
Proximal/distal
Superficial/deep
