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Chapter 1 : Introduction To Anatomy, Body Plans, Body Cavities, Body Terms Flashcards

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Chapter 1 
Microscopic Anatomy (fine anatomy) , Cytology, and Histology
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The study of body structures that cannot be seen without magnification - includes Cytology ( study of cells) and Histology (study of tissues)

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Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic)

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The study of body structures which are visible without the aid of magnification

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Surface Anatomy

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The study of shapes and markings on the body surface (morphology) and how it relates to deeper structures

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Regional Anatomy

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The study of superficial and internal features of the body (head, neck, or trunk)

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Systemic Anatomy

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The study based on the organ systems of the body one at a time ( e.g. Cardiovascular system - heart, veins, arteries, etc.)

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What is the correct Levels of Organization of the human body ?

  1. ) Chemical, Tissue, Cellular, Organ,
  2. ) Tissue, Cellular, Tissue, Organ
  3. ) Organ, Tissue, Cellular, Chemical, Organ System
  4. ) Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System
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4.) Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System

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Responsiveness

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The ability for an organism to change in its environment (e.g. jerking your hand from a hot surface)

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Growth and Differentiation

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Organism grow and produce changes and shape in form and function over time

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Metabolism

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Refers to all chemical operations under way in the body

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Catabolism

Anabolism

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Catabolism - the breakdown of complex molecules into simple ones

Anabolism - the synthesis of complex molecules from simple ones

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The Integumentary System

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Organs : skin, epidermis, dermis, hair follicles, sweat glands, nails, sensory receptors, subcutaneous layer

Function : covers body surface, provides protection and heat, has glands and ducts

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Skeletal System

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Organs : Bones, joints, cartilage, bone marrow, ligaments

Functions : support and protect of soft tissues; mineral storage, blood cell formation

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Supine

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Laying face up

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Prone

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Laying face down

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Cephalon

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Head (cephalic)

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Cranium

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Skull (cranial)

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Facies

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Face (facial)

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Frons

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Forehead (frontal)

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Nasus

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Nose (nasal)

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Oculus

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Eye (orbital or ocular)

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Auris

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Ear (Otic)

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Bucca

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Cheek (buccal)

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Cervicis

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Neck (cervical)

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Oris

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Mouth (oral)

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Mentis

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Chin (mental)

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Axilla

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Armpit (axillary)

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Brachium

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Arm (brachial)

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Antecubitis

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Front of Elbow (Antecubital)

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Antebrachium

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Forearm (antebrachial)

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Carpus

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Wrist (carpal)

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Palma

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Palms (palmar)

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Pollex

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Digits

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Fingers (digital)

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Patella

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Kneecap (patellar)

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Crus

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Leg (crural)

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Tarsus

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Ankle (tarsal)

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Hallux

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Pes

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Foot (pedal)

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Acromial

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Dorsum

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Back (dorsal)

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Olecranon

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Back of Elbow (orecranal)

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Lumbus

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Loin (Lumbar)

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Gluteus

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Buttock (gluteal)

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Popliteus

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Back of Knee (popliteal)

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Sura

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Calf (sural)

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Calcaneus

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Heel of foot (calcaneal)

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Planta

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Sole of foot (plantar)

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Abdominopelvic Quadrants

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Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

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What is included in the RUQ ?

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Right lobe of liver, gallbladder, right kidney, parts of stomach, small, and large intestines

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What is included in the RLQ ?

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Cecum, appendix, parts of small intestines, Right ovary & spermatic cord, Right ureter

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What is included in the LUQ ?

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Left lobe of Liver, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, and parts of large intestine

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What is included in the LLQ ?

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Most of small intestine, parts of large intestine, left ureter, left ovary & spermatic cord

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Superior (cephalic or cranial)

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Inferior (caudal)

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Lateral

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Away from midline, side

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Medial

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Toward middle, midline

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Proximal

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Closer towards the origin

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Distal

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Farthest away from the origin

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Anterior ( ventral)

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Superficial ( external)

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Surface of the body

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Deep (internal)

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Farther from the surface of the body (inside cavities)

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Axial Region

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Head, neck, and torso

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Appendicular Region

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Upper and lower limbs ( arms, legs)

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Ipsilateral

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On the same side ( e.g. the right arm and right leg are ipsilateral)

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Contralateral

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On opposite sides ( e.g. the right and left arms are contralateral)

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Body Plane :

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

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Lies vertically ; divides body into front and back

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Body Plane :

Transverse (Horizontal) Plane

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Lies horizontally; divides body into top and lower portions

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Body Plane :

Sagittal Plane

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Lies vertically ; divides body into right and left portions

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Dorsal Body Cavity

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Cranial - skull (cranium, brain)

Spinal - vertebral column (spinal cord)

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Ventral Cavity (Coelom)

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  • provides protection, organ movement, lining prevents friction
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Thoracic Cavity

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Superior to diaphragm - contains heart, lungs, blood vessels, surrounded by ribs and muscles of chest wall

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Thoracic Cavity :

Pleural Cavities - encloses both lungs

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Parietal Pleura - lines chest wall of serous membrane
Visceral Pleura - lines lungs of serous membrane
Serous Fluid - fills cavity in layers of serous membrane

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Thoracic Cavity :

Mediastinum - lines the heart, esophagus, trachea, and major blood vessels

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Pericardial cavity - heart
Parietal Pericardium - thin ; lines pericardial walls
Visceral Pericardium - thin; lines heart surface
Serous Fluid - fills pericardial cavity

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

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Lies inferior to diaphragm ; divided into superior and inferior portions

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Abdominal Cavity :

Superior part contains liver, stomach, small intestine, spleen, kidneys

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Parietal Peritoneum - thin ; lines wall of serous membrane

Visceral Peritoneum - thin ; lines abdominal pelvic organs

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Structures that can be observed with the naked eye is called ?

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Gross or Macroscopy Anatomy

Human Anatomy Lecture (4 decks)

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