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Chapter 1 - First look at anatomy Flashcards

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Study of the structure of the body

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Anatomy

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Study of the function of the body and its individual parts

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Physiology

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Examines structures that cannot be viewed by the unaided eye

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Microscopic anatomy

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Study of cells

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Cytology

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Study of tissues

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Histology

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Investigates structure and relationships of large body parts that are visible to the unaided eye

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Gross/Macroscopic anatomy

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Examines similarities and differences in anatomy of different species

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Comparative

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Investigates changes in structure within an individual from conception through maturity

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Developmental

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Concerned with development changes occurring prior to birth

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Embryology

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Examines all structures in a particular region of the body as one complete unit (skin, connective tissue and bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the neck)

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Regional

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Examines both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them

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Surface

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Studies gross anatomy of each system in the body

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Systemic

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Examines all anatomic changes resulting in disease

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Pathology

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Studies relationships among internal structures that may be visualized by specific medical imaging procedures (ultrasound, MRI, x-ray)

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Radiology/Medical imaging

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Investigates anatomic landmarks used before and after surgery

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Surgical

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Integumentary system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Skin
  • Hair
  • Sweat glands
  • Nails

Functions:

  • Protects against environmental hazards
  • Helps regulate body temperature
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Muscular system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:
-Skeleton muscles and associated tendons

Functions:

  • Provides movement
  • Provides protection and support for other tissues
  • Generates heat that maintains body temperature
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Skeleton system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Bones
  • Cartilages
  • Associated ligaments
  • Bone marrow

Functions:

  • Provides support and protection for other tissues
  • Stores calcium and other minerals
  • Forms blood cells
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Nervous system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Brain
  • Spinal cord
  • Peripheral nerves
  • Sense organs

Functions:

  • Directs immediate responses to stimuli
  • Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems
  • Provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions
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Lymphatic system

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Major organs:

  • Spleen
  • Thymus
  • Lymphatic vessels
  • Lymph nodes
  • Tonsils

Functions:

  • Defends against infection and disease
  • Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
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Digestive system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Teeth
  • Tongue
  • Pharynx
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • SI
  • LI
  • Liver
  • Gallbladder
  • Pancreas

Functions:

  • Processes and digests food
  • Absorbs and conserves water
  • Absorbs nutrients (ions, water, and the breakdown products of dietary sugars, proteins, and fats)
  • Stores energy reserves
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Respiratory system

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Major organs:

  • Nasal cavities
  • Sinuses
  • Larynx
  • Trachea
  • Bronchi
  • Lungs
  • Alveoli

Functions:

  • Delivers air to alveoli (sites in lungs where gas exchange occurs)
  • Provides oxygen to bloodstream
  • Removes carbon dioxide from bloodstream
  • Produces sounds for communication
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Urinary system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Kidneys
  • Uterers
  • Urinary bladder
  • Urethra

Functions:

  • Excretes waste products from the blood
  • Controls water balance by regulating volume of urine produced
  • Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination
  • Regulates blood ion concentrations and pH
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Male reproductive system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Testes
  • Epididymis
  • Ductus deferens
  • Seminal vesicles
  • Prostate gland
  • Penis
  • Scrotum

Functions:
-Produces male sex cells (sperm) and hormones

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Endocrine system

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Major organs:

  • Pituitary gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • Pancreas
  • Adrenal glands
  • Gonads (testes and ovaries)
  • Endocrine tissues in other systems

Functions:

  • Directs long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems
  • Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
  • Controls many structural and functional changes during development
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Female reproductive system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Ovaries
  • Uterine tubes
  • Uterus
  • Vagina
  • Labia
  • Clitoris
  • Mammary glands

Functions:

  • Produces females sex cells (oocytes) and hormones
  • Supports developing embryo from conception to delivery
  • Provides milk to nourish newborn infant
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Cardiovascular system (Major organs and functions)

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Major organs:

  • Heart
  • Blood
  • Blood vessels

Functions:

  • Distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials, including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
  • Distributes heat and assists in control of body temperature
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Membrane

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Double layered; protects organs from cavity walls

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Parietal layer

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Attached to cavity wall (lines)

-Fluid is often found between layers

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Visceral layer

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Attached to organ (directly covers)

-Fluid is often found between layers

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