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Chapter 1 - Intro to A&P Flashcards

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Posterior

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back of body

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Anterior

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front part of body

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superior

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body part is located above another part

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Inferior

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Below another part of body

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Medial

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body part is nearer than another to imaginary midline of the body.

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Lateral

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father away from midline

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Proximal

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a body part closer to the trunk of body

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Distal

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body part farther away from trunk

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Superficial (External)

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closer to surface of body

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Deep

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Located away from surface

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Central

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body part is located near center of body

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Peripheral

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Located away from center of body

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Ipsilateral

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a body part is on the same side of the body as another body part. Ex. Right hand and right foot.

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Contralateral

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body part on opposite side as another body part (left hand and right foot)

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Axial portion

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head, torso, neck, etc.

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Appendicular portion

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limbs, upper and lower

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Sagittal plane

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divides body left and right

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Frontal plane

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divides body front and back

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Transverse plane

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Divides body from top and bottom

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Vertebral canal

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contains the spinal cord

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Meninges

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membranous layers that usually surround an organ or cavity

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Serous membranes

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line the abdominopelvic cavity and thoracic cavity

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Serum

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Fluid that remains if all the clotting proteins are removed from blood

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Serous fluid

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reduces friction between membranes and the body wall

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Visceral Peritoneum and Parietal Peritoneum

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V - covers organs in abdominal cavity P - covers cavity itself

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Integumentary System

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skin, nails, hair and sweat

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Endocrine system

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hormonal glands - serves as a messenger between body parts. Proper functioning of reproductive systems of both male and female

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Lymphatic system

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protects body from disease

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Negative feedback

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primary homeostatic mechanism that tries to calm a situation down

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Positive feedback

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Continue to keep a situation going - can be dangerous

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Disease

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when homeostasis fails and body no longer functions properly

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Local Disease

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In one specific part of the body

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Systemic disease

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effects the entire body

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acute disease

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occur suddenly and last a long time - can be sever

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Chronic disease

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tends to be less severe, develop slowly, and are long term.

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