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1
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Define Microscopic Anatomy

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Structures that cannot be seen without magnification

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2
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What is Cytology?

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The study of cells

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What is Histology?

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The study of tissues

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What is gross anatomy?

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The study of structures visible to the naked eye

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5
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What elements make up 99% of the human body?

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Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen

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What are the levels of organization of biological matter in a human, in ascending order?

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Atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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Define Responsiveness (irritability)

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A change in activity based upon a stimulus (think: a chest rub)

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Define adaptability

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Long-term responsiveness

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9
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Define growth

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The increase in size of an organism

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10
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Define differentiation

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(Of an organ system or organism) to become specialized to preform particular functions

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What are the two forms of metabolism and what do they do?

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Anabolism: the bonding of chemicals together
Catabolism: the breaking of chemical bonds

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What does Absorption mean in a biological sense?

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The process of bringing chemicals in the body

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Define the process of Respiration

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The absorption, transport, and use of oxygen by cells

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What type of metabolism does Digestion use?

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Catabolism: breaking food down to make nutrients small enough to be absorbed

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What is the purpose of the integumentary system?

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Skin - protection from environmental hazards, temperature control

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What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

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Support and protection of soft tissues, mineral storage, blood formation

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17
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What is the purpose of the muscular system?

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Locomotion, support, heat production (shivering)

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18
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What is the purpose of the nervous system?

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Directing immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems (think of the immediate reaction of pulling your hand off of a hot stove)

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What is the purpose of the endocrine system?

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Directing the long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems (production of hormones)

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What is the purpose of the cardiovascular system?

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Internal transport of cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases

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21
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What is the purpose of the lymphoid system?

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Defense against infection and disease

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What is the purpose of the respiratory system?

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Delivery of air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood

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What is the purpose of the digestive system?

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Processing of food and absorption of organic nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water; excretion of solid wastes

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What is the purpose of the urinary system?

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Elimination of excess water, salts, and waste products; control of pH

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What is the purpose of the reproductive system?

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Production of sex cells and hormones

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26
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Anatomical name for head

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Cephalon (cephalic)

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27
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Anatomical name for the neck

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Cervicus (cervical)

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28
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Anatomical name for the arm

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Brachium

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29
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Anatomical name for the forearm

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Antebrachium (antebrachial)

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30
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Anatomical name for the wrist

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Carpus (carpal)

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31
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Anatomical name for the hand

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Manus (manual)

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32
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Anatomical name for the thumb

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Pollex

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33
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Anatomical name for the fingers or toes

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Digits or phalanges (digital, phalangeal)

34
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Anatomical name for the abdomen

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Abdomen (abdominal)

35
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Anatomical name for the pelvis (in general)

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Pelvis (pelvic)

36
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Anatomical name for the anterior pelvis

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Pubis (pubic)

37
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Anatomical name for the groin (crease between thigh and trunk)

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Inguen (inguinal)

38
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Anatomical name for the lower back

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Lumbus (lumbar)

39
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Anatomical name for the buttock

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Gluteus (gluteal)

40
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Anatomical name for the thigh

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Femur (femoral)

41
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Anatomical name for the kneecap

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Patella (patellar)

42
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Anatomical name for the leg (knee to ankle)

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Crus (crural)

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Anatomical name for the calf

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Sura (sural)

44
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Anatomical name for the ankle

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Tarsus (tarsal)

45
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Anatomical name for the foot

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Pes (pedal)

46
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Anatomical name for the plantar region of the foot

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Planta (sole)

47
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Anatomical name for the big toe

48
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Anatomical name for the skull

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Cranium (cranial)

49
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Anatomical name for the face

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Facies (facial)

50
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Anatomical name for the forehead

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Frons (frontal)

51
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Anatomical name for the eye

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Oculus (orbital or ocular)

52
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Anatomical name of the ear

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Auris (otic)

53
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Anatomical name for the nose

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Nasus (nasal)

54
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Anatomical name for the chin

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Mentis (mental)

55
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Anatomical name for the chest

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Thoracis, thorax (thoracic)

56
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Anatomical name for the cheek

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Bucca (buccal)

57
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Anatomical name for the armpit

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Axilla (axillary)

58
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Anatomical name for the breast

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Mamma (mammary)

59
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Anatomical name for the front of elbow

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Antecubitus (antecubital fossa)

60
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Anatomical name of the navel (bellybutton)

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Umbilicus (umbilical)

61
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Anatomical name of the shoulder

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Shoulder (acromial)

62
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Anatomical name of the mid back

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Dorsum (dorsal)

63
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Anatomical name for the back of the elbow

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Olecranon (olecranal)

64
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Anatomical name for the back of the knee

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Popliteus (popliteal, popliteal fossa)

65
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Anatomical name for the heel of the foot

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Calcaneus (calcaneal)

66
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Anatomical name for the shoulder blade

67
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A transverse sectional divides the body into _______

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Superior and inferior portions, perpendicular to the long axis

68
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A sagittal cross sectional divides the body into _________

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Left and right portions, parallel to the long axis

69
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A frontal cross sectional divides the body into _______

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Anterior and posterior portions, parallel to the long axis

70
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Organs of the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems are all house in what body cavity?

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Ventral body cavity

71
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What two-layer membrane system lubricates and protects the ventral body cavity?

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Serous membranes

72
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What skeletal muscle separates the ventral body cavity?

73
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The diaphragm separates the ventral body cavity into the ________ and ________ cavities

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Thoracic, abdominopelvic

74
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What cavity surrounds the right lung and what larger cavity is it part of?

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Right pleural cavity, part of thoracic cavity

75
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What organs does the mediastinum contain and what cavity is it part of?

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Trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels; part of thoracic cavity

76
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What cavity is part of the mediastinum and what does it contain?

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Pericardial cavity, surrounds heart

77
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Name the parts and locations of the pericardial cavity as a whole

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Visceral pericardium (closest border to the heart itself)
Parietal pericardium (farthest border away from the heart)
Pericardial cavity (the air space in between the two

(HINT: think of a fist being pushed into the side of an inflated balloon)

78
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What cavity surrounds the left lung and what larger cavity is it part of?

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Left pleural cavity, part of the thoracic cavity

79
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What cavity contains many digestive glands and organs?

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Abdominal cavity

80
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What organs does the pelvic cavity surround?

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Urinary bladder, reproductive organs, last portion of digestive tract

Human Anatomy (11 decks)

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