Exam #1 Chapters 1 and 4 Flashcards
What is “gross anatomy”
aka “macroscopic” anatomy, studies large, visible structures
Regional anatomy is study of
body areas
Systemic anatomy is the study of
organ systems
What is a normal range or set point?
A value that measures whether the body is in homeostasis. For example, 98.6 degrees is the sets point for body temperature.
Four main vital signs are
• 1. Temperature
• 2. Blood pressure
• 3. Pulse rate
• 4. Respiratory rate
What is autoregulation?
It is INTRINSIC. It is an automatic response in a cell, tissue, or organ to some
environmental change
What is Extrinsic regulation?
• Extrinsic – “external or outside”
• Responses controlled by nervous and endocrine systems
Two major Mechanisms Used to
Maintain Homeostasis
Negative Feedback
• The response of the effector negates the stimulus
• Body is brought back into homeostasis
Positive Feedback
• The response of the effector increases change of the
stimulus
• Body is moved away from homeostasis
• Normal range is lost
• Used to speed up processes
Supine (anatomical position)
Lying down, face up
Prone (anatomical position)
Lying down, face down
Proximal (anatomical position) means
towards the ATTACHED BASE
Ex: The thigh is proximal to the foot
Caudal (anatomical position) means
The tail or coccyx
Ex: The hips are caudal to the waist
3 functions of body cavities
- Protect organs from
accidental shocks - Permit changes in size and
shape of internal organs - Allow organs to be
separated and isolated from
each other
2 cavities in the Dorsal Body Cavity
- Cranial cavity
- Vertebral cavity
Three cavities in the Ventral Body Cavity
- Thoracic cavity
Diaphragm divides - Abdominal cavity
- Pelvic cavity
What lines body cavities and covers
organs?
Serous membranes
2 layers of serous membranes
Parietal layer: lines cavity – Space between two layers
creates another “cavity. Filled with serous fluid!!!
Visceral layer: covers organ
The spleen would be found in what region/quadrant
Left hypochondriac region
Left Upper Quadrant
The appendix and urinary bladder would be found in what quadrant/region
Hypogastric region
(hypo meaning “below” and “gastric” meaning stomach)
Appendix would be RLQ or Right Lower Quadrant
Urinary bladder is in the middle of both Lower Quadrants
The gallbladder would be found in what region/quadrant
Umbilical region
Right Upper Quadrant
What cavity contains reproductive organs, rectum,
and bladder
Pelvic Cavity
What is the chamber within the abdominopelvic cavity called?
Peritoneal cavity, contains the parietal and visceral peritoneum.
– Parietal peritoneum: lines the
internal body wall
– Visceral peritoneum: covers the
organs
What chamber contains the digestive organs?
Abdominal cavity
Cavities and Organs of Thoracic Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Pleural cavities (R&L)
– Contains lungs (R&L)
Visceral Pleura
– Pleural Cavity
Parietal Pleural
Mediastinum
– Upper portion filled with blood
vessels, trachea, esophagus, and
thymus
Pericardial cavity
– Contains the heart
• Visceral pericardium
– Pericardial cavity
• Parietal Pericardium