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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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What does anatomy describe?

A

Structures of the body

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What is physiology

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The study of functions of anatomical structures

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What is the smallest level of organization?

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Atom

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What is one size larger than atom in the levels of organization

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Chemical/Molecular level

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What is one size larger than chemical/molecular level in levels of organization

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Organelle

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What is one size larger than organelle in levels of organization

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Cellular level

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What is one size larger than cellular level in levels of organization

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Tissue level

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What is one size larger than tissue level in levels of organization

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Organ level

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What is the largest level of organization

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System level

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10
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What are the functions of the lymphatic system

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1) returns fluid to blood
2) defends against pathogens

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What are the key organs in the lymphatic system

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1) thymus
2) lymph nodes
3) spleen
4) lymphatic vessels

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What are the functions of the respiratory system

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1) removes carbon dioxide from the body
2) delivers oxygen to blood

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What are the key organs in the respiratory system

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1) Nasal passage
2) trachea
3) lungs

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What are the functions of the digestive system

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1) processes food for use by the body
2) removes waste from undigested food

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What are the key organs in the digestive system

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1) stomach
2) liver
3) gall bladder
4) large intestine
5) small intestine

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What are the functions of the urinary system

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1) controls water balance in the body
2) removes waste from blood and excretes them

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What are the key organs in the urinary system

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1) Kidneys
2) urinary bladder

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18
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What are the functions of the male reproductive system

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1) produces sex hormones and gametes
2) delivers gametes to female

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What are the key organs in the male reproductive system

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1) Epididymus
2) Testes
3) Penis

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What are the functions of the female reproductive system

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1) produce sex hormones and gametes
2) support embryo/fetus until birth
3) produces milk for infant

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What are the key organs in the female reproductive system

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1) mammary glands
2) ovaries
3) uterus

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What are the functions of the integumentary system

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1) encloses internal body structures
2) site of many sensory receptors

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What are the key organs in the integumentary system

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1) skin
2) hair
3) nails

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What are the functions of the skeletal system

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1) supports the body
2) enables movement with muscular system

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What are the key organs in the skeletal system

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1) bones
2) cartilage
3) joints

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What are the functions of the muscular system

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1) enables movement with the skeletal system
2) helps maintain body temperature

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What are the key organs in the muscular system

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1) skeletal muscles
2) tendons

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What are the functions of the nervous system

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1) detects and processes sensory information
2) activates bodily responses

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What are the key organs in the nervous system

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1) brain
2) spinal chord
3) peripheral nerves

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What are the functions of the cardiovascular system

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1) delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues
2) equalizes temperature in the body

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What are the key organs in the cardiovascular system

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1) heart
2) blood vessels

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What are the functions of the endocrine system

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1) secrets hormones
2) regulates bodily processes

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What are the key organs in the endocrine system

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1) pituitary gland
2) thyroid gland
3) pancreas
4) adrenal gland
5) testes
6) ovaries

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34
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Describe anatomical position

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1) hands at sides
2) palms forward
3) body erect
4) feet apart

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Inferior (caudal)

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Towards the bottom or away from the head end of the body

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Superior (cranial)

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Towards the top or upper/head end of the body

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Medial

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Towards the middle or center of the body

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Lateral

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To the side of, away from, the middle of the body

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Proximal

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Nearer to the center/point of attachment to the body

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Distal

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Further from the center/point of attachment to the body

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Anterior (ventral)

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In front of or the front surface of

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Behind, backside, or the rear surface of

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Frons (frontal)

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Forehead

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44
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Cranium (cranial)

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Skull

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Facies (facial)

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Face

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Oris (oral)

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Mouth

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47
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Mentis (mental)

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Chin

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Axilla (axillary)

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Armpit

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Brachium (brachial)

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Upper arm

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Antecubitus (antecubital)

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Front of elbow

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Antebrachium (antebrachial)

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Forearm

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Carpus (carpal)

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Wrist

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53
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Pollex

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Thumb

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Palma (Palmar)

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Palm

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Digits/phalanges (digital/phalangeal)

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Fingers and toes

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Patella (patellar)

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Kneecap

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Crus (crural)

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Leg

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Tarsus (tarsal)

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Ankle

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59
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Hallux

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Big toe

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60
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Oculus (orbital or ocular)

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Eye

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Bucca (buccal)

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Cheek

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Auris (otic)

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Ear

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Nasus (nasal)

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Nose

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Cervicis (cervical)

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Thorcis or thorax (thoracic)

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Mamma (mammary)

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Abdomen (abdominal)

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Umbilicus (umbilical)

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Coxa (coxal)

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Pelvis (pelvic)

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Inguen (inguinal)

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Pubis (pubic)

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Femur (femoral)

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Femur or thigh

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Pes (pedal)

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Shoulder (acromial)

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Dorsum (dorsal)

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Olecranon (olecranal)

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Back of elbow

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Lumbus (lumbar)

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Loin/ lower back

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Sacrum (sacral)

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Manus (manual)

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Gluteus (gluteal)

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Popliteus (popliteal)

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Back of the knee

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Sura (sural)

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Calcaneus (calcaneal)

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Heel of foot

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Planta (plantar)

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Sole of foot

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Cephalon (cephalic)

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Name the 3 anatomical planes

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1) frontal (coronal)
2) sagittal
3) transverse

88
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How does the coronal plane divide the body

A

Anterior and posterior

89
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How does the sagittal plane divide the body

A

Left and right sides

90
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How does the transverse plane divide the body

A

Superior and inferior

91
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What cavities does the dorsal body cavity consist of

A

Cranial cavity and spinal cavity

92
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What cavities does the ventral cavity consist of

A

Thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity

93
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What divides the ventral cavity

A

The diaphragm

94
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What does the thoracic cavity consist of

A

1) Superior mediastinum
2) pleural cavities
3) pericardial cavity
4) diaphragm

95
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What does the abdominopelvic cavity consist of

A

The abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity

96
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What is visceral pleura

A

A lining that covers the lungs

97
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What is parietal pleura

A

A lining that covers the inside of plural cavity

98
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What is parietal peritoneum

A

Lining that lines the internal body wall

99
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What is visceral peritoneum

A

A lining that covers the organs

100
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What does the mediastinum consist of

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1) trachea
2) esophagus
3) thymus

101
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Where is the pericardial cavity located

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Around the lower section of the mediastinum

102
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What is in the pericardial cavity

103
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Define homeostasis

A

All body systems working together to maintain a stable internal environment

104
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What systems control responses in reference to maintaining homeostasis

A

The nervous system and the endocrine system

105
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Define negative feedback

A

A feedback loop in which the body is brought back into homeostasis such that if one thing goes up it is brought back down

106
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Define positive feedback

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A feedback loop from which homeostasis is being moved away in such a way that if one thing goes up, it is pushed further up often to speed up processes

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What is the upper left abdominopelvic region

A

Right hypochondriac region

108
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What is the upper middle abdominopelvic region

A

Epigastric region

109
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What is the upper right abdominopelvic region

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Left hypochondriac region

110
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What is the middle left abdominopelvic region

A

Right Lumbar region

111
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What is the middle abdominopelvic region

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Umbilical region

112
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What is the middle right abdominopelvic region

A

Left lumbar region

113
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What is the lower left abdominopelvic region

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Right iliac region

114
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What is the lower middle abdominopelvic region

A

Hypogastric region

115
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What is the lower right abdominopelvic region

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Left iliac region

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Forehead

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Frons (frontal)

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Skull

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Cranium (cranial)

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Face

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Facies (facial)

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Mouth

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Oris (oral)

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Chin

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Mentis (mental)

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Armpit

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Axilla (axillary)

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Arm

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Brachium (brachial)

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Front of elbow

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Antecubitus (antecubital)

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Forearm

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Antebrachium (antebrachial)

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Wrist

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Carpus (carpal)

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Thumb

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Palm

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Palma (palmar)

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Fingers and toes

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Digits or phalanges (digital or phalangeal)

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Kneecap

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Patella (patellar)

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Leg

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Crus (crural)

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Ankle

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Tarsus (tarsal)

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Big toe

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Eye

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Oculus (orbital or ocular)

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Cheek

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Bucca (buccal)

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Ear

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Auris (otic)

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Nose

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Nasus (nasal)

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Neck

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Cervicis (cervical)

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Chest

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Thorcis or thorax (thoracic)

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Breast

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Mamma (mammary)

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Abs

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Abdomen (abdominal)

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Navel

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Umbilicus (Umbilical)

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Hip

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Coxa (coxal)

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Pelvis

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Pelvis (pelvic)

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Groin

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Inguen (inguinal)

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Pubis

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Pubis (pubic)

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Femur or thigh

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Femur (femoral)

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Foot

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Pes (pedal)

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Shoulder

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Shoulder (acromial)

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Back

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Dorsum (dorsal)

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Back of elbow

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Olecranon (olecranal)

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Loin

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Lumbus (lumbar)

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Sacrum

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Sacrum (sacral)

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Hand

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Manus (manual)

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Butt

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Gluteus (gluteal)

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Back of the knee

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Popliteus (popliteal)

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Calf

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Sura (sural)

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Heel of foot

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Calcaneus (calcaneal)

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Sole of foot

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Planta (plantar)

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Head

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Cephalon (cephalic)

Anatomy & Physiology 1 (2 decks)

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