Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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the study of the structure of the BODY PARTS
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anatomy
2
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the study of the FUNCTION of the body parts
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physiology
3
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the study of the disease of the body
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pathology
4
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standing, facing forward, arms & legs extended, palms facing front
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anatomical position
5
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the cut is across, leaves a top and bottom
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transverse/horizontal
6
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the cut is superior to inferior and leaves 2 sides
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sagittal
7
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leaves 2 equal sides
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midsagittal
8
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houses the brain
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cranial cavity
9
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houses the spinal cord
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spinal cavity
10
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houses the heart and lungs
A
thoracic
11
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houses the abdominal organs and reproductive organs
A
abdominopelvic
12
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lines the walls of a cavity
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parietal peritoneum
13
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covering an organ
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visceral peritoneum
14
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all living material is composed of
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cells
15
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a ___ is the smallest unit of life
A
cell
