Chapter 1 Flashcards
What does anatomy describe?
Structures of the body
What is physiology
The study of functions of anatomical structures
What is the smallest level of organization?
Atom
What is one size larger than atom in the levels of organization
Chemical/Molecular level
What is one size larger than chemical/molecular level in levels of organization
Organelle
What is one size larger than organelle in levels of organization
Cellular level
What is one size larger than cellular level in levels of organization
Tissue level
What is one size larger than tissue level in levels of organization
Organ level
What is the largest level of organization
System level
What are the functions of the lymphatic system
1) returns fluid to blood
2) defends against pathogens
What are the key organs in the lymphatic system
1) thymus
2) lymph nodes
3) spleen
4) lymphatic vessels
What are the functions of the respiratory system
1) removes carbon dioxide from the body
2) delivers oxygen to blood
What are the key organs in the respiratory system
1) Nasal passage
2) trachea
3) lungs
What are the functions of the digestive system
1) processes food for use by the body
2) removes waste from undigested food
What are the key organs in the digestive system
1) stomach
2) liver
3) gall bladder
4) large intestine
5) small intestine
What are the functions of the urinary system
1) controls water balance in the body
2) removes waste from blood and excretes them
What are the key organs in the urinary system
1) Kidneys
2) urinary bladder
What are the functions of the male reproductive system
1) produces sex hormones and gametes
2) delivers gametes to female
What are the key organs in the male reproductive system
1) Epididymus
2) Testes
3) Penis
What are the functions of the female reproductive system
1) produce sex hormones and gametes
2) support embryo/fetus until birth
3) produces milk for infant
What are the key organs in the female reproductive system
1) mammary glands
2) ovaries
3) uterus
What are the functions of the integumentary system
1) encloses internal body structures
2) site of many sensory receptors
What are the key organs in the integumentary system
1) skin
2) hair
3) nails
What are the functions of the skeletal system
1) supports the body
2) enables movement with muscular system
What are the key organs in the skeletal system
1) bones
2) cartilage
3) joints
What are the functions of the muscular system
1) enables movement with the skeletal system
2) helps maintain body temperature
What are the key organs in the muscular system
1) skeletal muscles
2) tendons
What are the functions of the nervous system
1) detects and processes sensory information
2) activates bodily responses
What are the key organs in the nervous system
1) brain
2) spinal chord
3) peripheral nerves
What are the functions of the cardiovascular system
1) delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues
2) equalizes temperature in the body
What are the key organs in the cardiovascular system
1) heart
2) blood vessels
What are the functions of the endocrine system
1) secrets hormones
2) regulates bodily processes
What are the key organs in the endocrine system
1) pituitary gland
2) thyroid gland
3) pancreas
4) adrenal gland
5) testes
6) ovaries
Describe anatomical position
1) hands at sides
2) palms forward
3) body erect
4) feet apart
Inferior (caudal)
Towards the bottom or away from the head end of the body
Superior (cranial)
Towards the top or upper/head end of the body
Medial
Towards the middle or center of the body
Lateral
To the side of, away from, the middle of the body
Proximal
Nearer to the center/point of attachment to the body
Distal
Further from the center/point of attachment to the body
Anterior (ventral)
In front of or the front surface of
Posterior (dorsal)
Behind, backside, or the rear surface of
Frons (frontal)
Forehead
Cranium (cranial)
Skull
Facies (facial)
Face
Oris (oral)
Mouth
Mentis (mental)
Chin
Axilla (axillary)
Armpit
Brachium (brachial)
Upper arm
Antecubitus (antecubital)
Front of elbow
Antebrachium (antebrachial)
Forearm
Carpus (carpal)
Wrist
Pollex
Thumb
Palma (Palmar)
Palm
Digits/phalanges (digital/phalangeal)
Fingers and toes
Patella (patellar)
Kneecap
Crus (crural)
Leg
Tarsus (tarsal)
Ankle
Hallux
Big toe
Oculus (orbital or ocular)
Eye
Bucca (buccal)
Cheek
Auris (otic)
Ear
Nasus (nasal)
Nose