Directional terms ect. Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure and form of body parts

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Physiology

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The study of how the body and it’s parts function as one

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Gross

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Large structures

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Microscopic

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Very small

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Anatomical position

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Like the Vitruvian man

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Directional terms

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Used to explain precisely when one body structure is in relation to another

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Regional terms

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Names of specific body areas

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Thoracic cavity

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Holds lungs, the bottom is the diaphragm

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity

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Oral cavity

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Contains teeth and tongue, continuous with digestive system

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Nasal cavity

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Medially divided cavity is part of with respiratory

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Orbital

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Houses eyes and presents them in anterior position

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Homeostasis

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Maintenance of a set point inside the body, dynamic state of equilibrium and adaptation

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No system works in isolation

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The systems communicate

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Supine

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Lying face up

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Prone

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Lying face down

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Lateral recumbent position

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Laying on side

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Modified Haines

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Laying down with arm on head, knees bent

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Saggital plane

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Divides right and left - down the middle is medial or medial

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Frontal plane

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Back and front

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Transverse plane

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Top and bottom

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Synthesis

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Combining of chemicals to make something bigger

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Decomposition

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Breaking down to smaller parts

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H2O properties

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Universal solvent ( polar nature), high heat capacity, evaporative coolant