First Look At Anatomy Flashcards
What is Anatomy?
The study of structure
Systemic anatomy
Gross anatomy of each system
What is an organ?
Two of more tissues combined
Situs Invertus
All organs are flipped
Male sign of situs invertus
Right testicle is lower instead of left
Donny Osmand condition
Situs Invertus
What is the largest organ OF the body?
The skin
What’s the largest organ IN the body?
Liver
What does uvula mean?
Little grape
What are the bones of the sternum?
Manubrium, Gladiolus, Xiphoid
What is the anatomical position?
Upright, feet parallel and flat, head is level, arms at side, and palms facing forward thumbs pointed away from body
Coronal (frontal) Plane
Divides body lengthwise into front and back
Transverse Plane
Divides body into upper and lower positions
Midsagittal Plane
Divides body into left and right halves
Anterior (ventral)
Front
Posterior (dorsal)
Back
Superior (cranial or rostral)
Closer to head
Inferior (caudal)
Closer to feet
Medial
Toward midline of the body
Lateral
Away from midline of the body
Ipsilateral
On the same side
Contralateral
On opposite side
Where is the nose in anatomical position?
Medial
Where are the thumbs in anatomical position?
Lateral
Proximal
Close to main part of body