H Anatomy Terms Flashcards

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Axial

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Main parts of the body (Head, Trunk, and Neck)

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Appendicular

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Arms and legs

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Stimulus

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Response to change

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Metabolism

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Chemical reaction in the body

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5
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Homeostasis Components

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Receptor, Control Center, and Effector

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Homeostasis Imbalance

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Aging/body becomes less efficient

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Diaphragm

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Assist in breathing and separates two ventral cavities (upper and lower)

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Pleural

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Lungs

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Pericardial

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Heart

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Sagittal

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Vertical that divides body into LEFT and RIGHT

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Frontal

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Divides anterior (FRONT) and posterior (BACK)

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Transverse

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Divides body superior (upper) and inferior (lower) (horizontal). Many transverse planes

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Superior

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Above head

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Inferior

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Below head

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15
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Anterior

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Front

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Posterior

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Medial

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Toward midline

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Lateral

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Away from midline

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Intermediate

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Between medial and lateral structure

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Proximal

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Closer to a limb attached to body

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Superficial

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Toward the body surface or skin

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Distal

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Farther to a limb attached to body

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Deep

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Abdominal

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Stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and gallbladder

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Thoracic
Surrounded by ribs and has heart, lungs
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Pelvic
Bladder, reproductive organs
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Orbital
Eyes
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Synovial
Surrounds joints in the body and secrete fluid to reduce friction
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Purpose of serous fluids
Allow organs to move without friction (heart and stomach)
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Structure Organization (which are living and are not)
Atoms are non living and cells/beyond are living
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Proper anatomical position
Standing and palms facing out
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What cavities are protected by bone
Cranial
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What cavities are not protected by bones
Abdominal
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Body system for skin
Integumentary
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Body system for immunity
Lymphatic
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Body system for hormones
Endocrine
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Number each type of body plane
Sagittal and Frontal - only 2 Transverse - unlimited