chapter 1 Flashcards
Scientific method
observation, hypothesis, experiment, evaluate results
actual cut or slice that exposes internal anatomy
section
imaginary flat surface passing through body, 3 types
plane
coronal (frontal) plane
vertical plane dividing body into anterior and posterior parts
transverse plane
horizontal plane dividing body into superior and inferior parts
midsagittal plane
vertical plane dividing body into equal left and right halves
sagittal plane
parallel to midsagittal, but left or right of it. divides structure into unequal portions.
oblique plane
passes through structure at an angle
axial region
head, neck, trunk
appendicular region
upper and lower limbs
frontal
forehead
orbital
eye
mental
chin
buccal
cheek
axiallary
armpit
inguinal
groin
brachial
arm
olecranal
elbow
antebrachial
forearm
sural
calf
calcaneal
heel
antecubital
front of elbow
parietal layer
lines internal surface of wall
visceral layer
covers external surfaces of organs
serous cavity
space between membranes
what is serous fluid?
secreted by cells in serous membrane, acts as lubricant, reduces friction caused by movement of organs against body wall