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Ch. 1 - Intro to Anatomy Flashcards

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Microscopic Anatomy

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Considers structures that cannot be seen without magnification.

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Cytology

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A subdivision of microscopic anatomy which analyzes the internal structure of cells.

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Cells

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The smallest units of life.

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Histology

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A subdivision of microscopic anatomy which analyzes tissues.

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Tissues

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Groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together to perform specific functions.

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Organs

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Combination of tissues that form into anatomical units that have multiple functions.

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Gross Anatomy or Macroscopic Anatomy

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Considers relatively large structures and features visible to the unaided to the unaided eye.

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Levels of Organization

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From low to high:

  1. Chemical or molecular levels
  2. Cellular level
  3. Tissue level
  4. Organ level
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Homeostasis

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Characteristics of the internal environment will be relatively stable at all levels.

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Differentiation

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Individual cells become specialized to perform particular functions.

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Cephalon

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Anatomical region

Area of head

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Cervicis

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Anatomical region

Area of neck

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Thoracis

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Anatomical region

The chest

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Brachium

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Anatomical region

The segment of the upper limb closest to the trunk; the arm

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Antebrachium

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Anatomical region

The forearm

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Carpus

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Anatomical region

The wrist

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Manus

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Anatomical region

The hand

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Abdomen

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Anatomical region

The abdomen

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Pelvis

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Anatomical region

The pelvis (in general)

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Pubis

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Anatomical region

The anterior pelvis

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Inguen

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Anatomical region

The groin (crease between thigh and trunk)

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Lumbus

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Anatomical region

The lower back

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Gluteus

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Anatomical region

The buttock

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Femur

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Anatomical region

The thigh

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Patella

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Anatomical region

The kneecap

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Crus

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Anatomical region

The leg, from knee to ankle

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Sura

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Anatomical region

The calf

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Tarsus

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Anatomical region

The ankle

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Pes

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Anatomical region

The foot

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Planta

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Anatomical region

Plantar region of foot

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Anatomical Position

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The person stands with the legs together and the feet flat on the floor. The hands are at the sides, and the palms face forward.

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Supine

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Directional term

A person lying down in the anatomical position and lying face up.

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Prone

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Directional term

A person lying down in the anatomical position and lying face down.

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Anterior

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Directional term

The front; before

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Ventral

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Directional term

The bellyside (equivalent to posterior when referring to human body)

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Posterior

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Directional term

The back; behind

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Dorsal

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Directional term

The back (equivalent to posterior when referring to human body)

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Proximal

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Directional term

Toward an attached base

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Distal

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Directional term

Away from an attached base

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Lateral

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Directional term

Away from the midline (the longitudinal axis of the body)

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Medial

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Directional term

Toward the midline (the longitudinal axis of the body)

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Ipsilateral

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Directional term

Same side of the body

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Contralateral

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Directional term

Opposite side of body

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Superior

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Directional term

Above; at a higher level (in human body, toward the head)

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Inferior

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Directional term

Below; at a lower level; toward the feet

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Superficial

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Directional term

At, near, or relatively close to the body surface

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Deep

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Directional term

Toward the interior of the body; farther from the surface

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Sagittal

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Body plane of section

Separates right and left portions.

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Midsagittal

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Direction term

The planes passes through the midline, dividing the body in half and separating right and left sides

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Parasagittal

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Directional term

Misses the midline, separating right and left portions of unequal size.

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Frontal or Coronal

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Directional term

Separates anterior and posterior portions of the body

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Transverse or Horizontal or Cross-sectional

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Directional term

Separates superior and inferior portions of the body; sections typically pass through head and trunk regions

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Body Cavities

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Internal chambers that protect delicate organs from accidental shocks and cushion them from the thumps and bumps that occur during walking, jumping, and running.

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Ventral Body Cavity

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Contains organs of the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems

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Thoracic Cavity

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Located in Ventral Body Cavity

Contains the lungs and heart, associated organs of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and lymphoid systems, as well as the thymus and inferior portions of the esophagus

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Mediastinum

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Located in Ventral Body Cavity > Thoracic Cavity

Subdivides left and right pleural cavities. Contains the trachea, esophagus, and major vessels.

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Pleural Cavity

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Located in Ventral Body Cavity > Thoracic Cavity

Surrounds the lungs

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Pericardial Cavity

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Located in Ventral Body Cavity > Thoracic Cavity > Mediastinum

A small chamber that surrounds the heart

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

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Located in Ventral Body Cavity

Contains the peritoneal cavity

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Abdominal Cavity

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Located in Ventral Body Cavity > Abdominopelvic Cavity

Contains many digestive glands and organs

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Pelvic Cavity

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Located in Ventral Body Cavity > Abdominopelvic Cavity

Contains urinary bladder, reproductive rgans, last portion of digestive tract

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Pleura

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Serous membrane lining a pleural cavity

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Visceral Pleura

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Serous membrane that covers the outer surfaces of a lung

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Parietal Pleura

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Serous membrane that covers the opposing mediastinal surface and the inner body wall

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Pericardium

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Serous membrane covering the heart

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Visceral Pericardium

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Serous membrane covering the heart

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Parietal Pericardium

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Serous membrane covering the opposing surface of the heart (not the heart side, but the other side)

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Serous Membrane

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Slippery membrane that reduces friction

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Peritoneum

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Serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity

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Parietal Peritoneum

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Serous membrane that lines the body wall

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Visceral Peritoneum

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Serous membrane that covers the enclosed organs

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Cranium

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Anatomical region

The skull

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Bucca

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Anatomical region

The cheek

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Oris

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Anatomical region

The mouth

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Mentis

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Anatomical region

The chin

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Acromion

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Anatomical region

The shoulder

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Axilla

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Anatomical region

The armpit

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Olecranon

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Anatomical region

Back of the elbow

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Antecubital

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Anatomical region

The front of the elbow

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Palm

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Anatomical region

The palm

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Digits/Phalanges

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Anatomical region

The finers and toes

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Pollex

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Anatomical region

The thumb

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Umbillicus

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Anatomical region

Center of the abdomen

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Popliteus

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Anatomical region

Back of the knee

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Calcaneus

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Anatomical region

The heel

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Hallux

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Anatomical region

The great toe

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