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Human Anatomy & Physiology Overview Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure and makeup of an organism

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Gross Anatomy

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Organ function/location

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Microscopic Anatomy

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Tissues and Cellular components

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Physiology

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Function of the body

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Homeostasis

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Normal body functioning

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Pathophysiology

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How disease affects the body

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Systematic Anatomy

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Anatomy and Physiology of each organ system

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Regional Anatomy

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Refers to specific regions of the body

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Number of bones in the skeletal system and basic function?

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206 & provide support, movement and protection for body structures.

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Types of Muscle?

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Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

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What is the lymphatic system?

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A passive circulatory system that transports lymph, a thin plasma like fluid, that bathes the tissues of the body.

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What is the immune system?

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It is related to the lymphatic system and is paramount in the defence against invading organisms and disease.

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Anatomic Position

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The patient stands facing you, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward.

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Frontal (coronal) plane

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Refers to the front and back

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Transverse (axial) plane

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Refers to top and bottom

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Sagittal (lateral) plane

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Refers to the left and right

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Midsagittal (midline) plane

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Body is cut in half leaving equal left and right halves.

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Superior

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Referring to a structure that is closer to the head

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Inferior

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Refers to a structure that is closer to the feet.

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Medial

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Refers to midline, inner structure or organ.

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Lateral

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Refers to away from the midline.

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Promixal

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Refers nearer to or toward the trunk the trunk of the body.

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Distal

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Further from the trunk and toward the free end of an extremity.

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Anterior

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Refers to the front side of the body

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Posterior (Dorsal)
Refers to the spinal side or back of the body.
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Umbilicus is also known as the?
Naval
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Midaxillary Line
A vertical line drawn through the axilla (armpit) to the waist.
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Anterior Axillary Line
A parallel line drawn about an inch in front of the Midaxillary line.
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Posterior Axillary Line
A parallel line drawn about an inch behind the Midaxillary line.
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Axillary
Pertaining to the armpit
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Brachial
Pertaining to the upper arm
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Buccal
Pertaining to the cheek
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Cardiac
Pertaining to the heart
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Cervical
Pertaining to the neck
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Cranial
Pertaining to the skull or cranium
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Cutaneous
Pertaining to the skin
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Deltoid
Pertaining to the shoulder muscle
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Femoral
Pertaining to the thigh
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Gastric
Pertaining to the stomach
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Gluteal
Pertaining to the buttocks
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Hepatic
Pertaining to the liver
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Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin (depressions of abdominal wall near thighs)
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Lumbar
Pertaining to the groin (lower back between ribs and pelvis)
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Mammary
Pertaining to the breasts
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Nasal
Pertaining to the nose
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Occipital
Pertaining to the inferior posterior region of the head
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Orbital
Pertaining to the bones surrounding the eyes.
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Parietal
Pertaining to the superior posterior region of the head.
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Patellar
Pertaining to the front of the knee (kneecap)
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Pectoral
Pertaining to the chest
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Perineal
Pertaining to the perineum. Between the sacrum and pubis
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Plantar
Pertaining to the sole of the foot
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Popliteal
Pertaining to the posterior knee
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Pulmonary
Pertaining to the lungs
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Renal
Pertaining to the kidneys
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Sacral
Pertaining to the inferior most portion of the spine.
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Temporal
Pertaining to the temples of the skull
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Umbilical
Pertaining to the navel
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Volar pertaining to the sole of the foot or palm of the hand.
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Range of motion (ROM)
The full distance a joint can move
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Flexion
Moving a distal point of an extremity closer to the trunk.
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Extension
Returning an extremity from a flexed position to the anatomical position.
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Internal rotation
Turning an extremity medially toward the midline.
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Hyperflexision
Maximizing or exceeding site ROM
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Abduction
An extremity moves away from the midline
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Adduction
Moves the extremity towards the midline
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Trendelenburg position
The body is supine with the head lower then the feet
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Fowler position
Patient sitting upright with the knees bent or straight.

Anatomy and Physiology for Prehospital Providers (1 decks)

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