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Chapter 1 Systems Flashcards

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Inspection

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The first non-invasive technique observation of the body

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Auscultation

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To listen to body sounds to evaluate function of certain organs, often with stethoscope

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Palpation

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To touch, feel surface with hands

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Noninvasive diagnostic technique

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One that does not involve the insertion of an instrument or device through the skin or into a body opening

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Percussion

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examiner taps on the body surface with finger tips and listens to the resulting echo

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Atoms

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The smallest unit of matter

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Molecules

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Two or more Atoms joined together

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Chemical level

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Atoms and molecules smallest units of matter compared like the letters of the alphabet at the chemical level

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Cellular level

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Molecules combined to form cells

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Cell

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Basic structural and functional units of an organism composed of chemicals

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Tissue level of structural organization

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Groups of cells and materials surrounding them that work together to perform a particular function

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Frontal

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Coronal

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The chemical level Of structural organization

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Includes Adams the smallest units of matter that participate in chemical reactions and molecules which are two or more Adams joined together this is the chemical level

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What is the tissue level of structural organization

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Groups of cells and materials surrounding them that work together to perform a particular function similar to the way words are put together to form a sentence

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What is the organ level of structural organization

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The organ level, two or more different types of tissues are joined together similar in the relationship between sentences and paragraphs organs are structures that are composed of two or more different types of tissue and usually have a recognizable shapes and specific functions

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What is the system level of structural organization in the body also called organ system level

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The system consists of related organs with common function such as a Digestive system which breaks down and absorbs food includes organs like the mouth salvary glands throat esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine liver gallbladder pancreas

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The organismal level of structural organization in the human body

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All the parts of the human body function together constitute the total organism the largest organizational level is the organismal level

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Anatomy

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Study of the structure of the body and body parts and their spatial relationships to one another

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Physiology

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The functions of a particular organ or structure even at the cellular or molecular levels

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Gross anatomy

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Study of large body structures visible to the naked eye

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Regional anatomy

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Study all the structures in the body region ; head, thorax, foot etc.

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Systemic anatomy

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Organ systems

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Surface or topographical anatomy

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Studying internal body structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface

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Microscopic anatomy

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Use of a microscope

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Histology

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Study of tissues

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Cytology

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Study of cells

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Developmental anatomy

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From conception to old age

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Embryology

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Study of process of development from conception to birth

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Gerontology

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Study of aging

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What is anatomical position

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Body erect face forward arms down and palms forward all directions begin from this position

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Sagittal plane or section

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Divides into left and right portions

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Coronal or frontal Plane or sections

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Divides Into anterior and posterior

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Transverse or axial or cross-section planes/sections

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Divides Into superior and Inferior

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Superior

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Above or higher position towards the head not used to reference positions on the limbs ex; the heart is superior to liver

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Directional terms opposite of anterior

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Posterior

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Directional term The opposite of medial

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Lateral

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Directional terms what is the opposite of superficial

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Deep

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Directional terms the opposite of proximal. (Top) appendages only

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Distal (below). Appendages only

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Medial

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The midline. Middle

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Metabolism

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The sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body

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Responsiveness

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The bodies ability to detect and respond to changes in his internal or external environment

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Movement

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Includes motion of the whole body individual organ single cells and even structures inside sales

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Growth

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An increase in body size

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Differentiation

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The process unspecialized cells go through to become specialized cells

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Reproduction

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The formation of new cells for growth repair or replacement or the production of a new individual

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Prone position

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Anatomical position where the body is lying face down reclining

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Supine position

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The body is lying face up

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What are the 6 levels of structural organization in the human body

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Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system and organismal levels

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Cranial

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Relating to the skull or head ; towards the head such as the stomach is more cranial than the urinary bladder

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Inferior

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Below or in lower position ;not used in reference of limbs

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Rostral

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Relating to nose and mouth region toward the face

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Caudal

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Relating to the tail at or near the tail or posterior part of the body

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Anterior

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Nearer to or at the front of the body

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Posterior

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Nearer to or at the back of the body

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Ventral

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Relating to the belly side of the body ; toward the belly used synonymously with anterior in human anatomy

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Dorsal

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Relating to the back side of the body ; Toward the back . used synonymously with posterior in human anatomy

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Medial

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Nearer to the midline

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Lateral

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Farther from the midline

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Intermediate

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Between two structures

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Ipsilateral

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On the same side of the body’s midline as another structure

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Contralateral

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On the opposite side of the body’s midline from another structure

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Proximal

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Nearer to the origination of a structure

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Distal

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Farther from the origination of a structure

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Superficial

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Toward or on the surface of the body

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Deep

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Away from the surface of the body

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External

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Toward the outside of the structure typically use when describing relationships of individual organs

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Internal

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Toward the inside of the structure is typically used when describing relationships of individual organs

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Body cavity

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Spaces within the body that help protect separate and support internal organs. bones, muscles and ligaments separate areas body cavities from one another

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Mediastinum

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The central portion of the thoracic cavity between the medial walls of the two plural cavities and extend from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the first rib to the diaphragm

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Pericardial cavity

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The space that surrounds the heart and contains a small amount of lubricating fluid

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Extends from the diaphragm to the groin and is encircled by the abdominal muscle wall and bones and muscles of the pelvis

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Viscera

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Organs inside the thoracic and abdominal pelvic cavities are termed the viscera

Spc Anatomy 2013 (5 decks)

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