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CH1 - Organization Of The Body Flashcards

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Physiology

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The function of the parts of the human body.

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List 9 levels of organization in the body from smallest to largest:

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Atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

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Anatomical position

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Standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms and toes directed forward.

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Anterior

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Part is located toward the front of the body

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Posterior

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Part is located toward the back of the body.

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Superior

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Part is located above the other, or toward the head.

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Inferior

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Part is located below the other, or toward the feet.

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Medial

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Part is nearer than the other part to an imaginary midline.

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Lateral

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Part is further away from an imaginary midline.

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Proximal

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Part is closer than another to the point of origin or attachment (arms/legs only)

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Distal

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Part is further than another from point of origin or attachment (arms/legs only)

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Superficial

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(External) part is located nearer than another to the surface of the body.

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Deep

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(Internal) part is located farther than another from the surface of the body.

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Central

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Part is at the center of a body or an organ.

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Peripheral

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Part is away from the center of a body or an organ.

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Sagittal Plane

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(Median) Divides the body into left and right

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Frontal Plane

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(Coronal) Divides the body into anterior and posterior.

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Transverse Plane

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(Horizontal) Produces a horizontal cross section.

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Anatomy

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The structure of the parts of the human body.

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Integumentary system

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External support and protection, body temperature maintenance

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Skeletal system

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Internal support and protection, blood cell production.

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Muscular system

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Movement and heat production.

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Nervous system

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Regulatory centers to control all body systems; learning and memory.

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Endocrine system

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Hormone secretion for chemical regulation of body systems.

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Cardiovascular/Blood system

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Nutrient transport TO cells; waste transport FROM cells.

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Lymphatic/immunity

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Tissue fluid drainage and purification, fights pathogens.

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Respiratory system

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Maintains blood pH, supplies blood with oxygen and removes blood carbon dioxide.

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Digestive system

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Breakdown of food, absorption of nutrients to blood.

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Urinary system

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Maintenance of volume/chemical composition of blood.

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Reproductive system

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Production of sperm and eggs; transfer of sperm to female system for development.

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Cephalic region

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Frontal region

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Orbital region

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Eye cavity

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Ophthalmic region

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Nasal region

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Oral region

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Buccal region

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Cervical region

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Mental region

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Acromial, deltoid region

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Axillary region

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Brachial region

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Antecubital

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Front of elbow

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Cubital olecranal region

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Elbow (back)

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Antebrachial region

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Carpal region

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Palmar region

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Digital region

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Fingers and toes

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Coxal region

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Sternal region

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Pectoral region

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Mammary region

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Abdominal region

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Umbilical region

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Pelvic region

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Inguinal region

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Pubic, genital region

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Reproductive organs

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Femoral region

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Patellar region

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Crural region

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Pes, pedal region

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Tarsal region

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Cranial region

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Surrounding the brain

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Auricular, otic region

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Occipital region

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Back of the head

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Deltoid region

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Vertebral region

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Spinal column

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Lumbar region

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Lower back

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Sacral region

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Gluteal region

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Dorsum of the hand

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Back of the hand

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Manus region

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Perineal region

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Rectum, anus

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Popliteal region

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Back of the knee

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Sural region

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Calcaneal region

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Plantar region

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Sole of the foot

BIO106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology (2 decks)

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