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Intro Flashcards

1
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Definition of physiology.

A

The function of the body parts studied in anatomy

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T/F

All specific functions are performed by specific structures.

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True

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3
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Define superficial anatomy.

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Anatomical landmarks and correct directional terms help in understanding the underlying structures.

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4
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Define anatomical position.

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Standing upright, arms at sides, palms facing forwards (little fingers by the thigh), feet flat on the floor, face straight ahead.

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5
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Define supine.

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Lying down with the face up

**supine as the word up in it.

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Define prone.

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Lying down with the face down.

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7
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What’s in the right upper quadrant?

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Liver, gallbladder, right kidney, small and large intestines.

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What’s in the left upper quadrant?

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Stomach and spleen

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9
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What’s in the left lower quadrant?

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Urinary bladder

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10
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What’s in the right lower quadrant?

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Appendix

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11
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What quadrant is the stomach in?

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Left upper quadrant.

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T/F

The liver is in the right lower quadrant.

A

False. The liver is in the right upper quadrant.

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13
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T/F

The appendix is in the right lower quadrant.

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True

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14
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Define proximal.

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Closer to the body.

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15
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Define distal.

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Away from the body

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16
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Define cranial.

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Closer to the upper part of body.

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17
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Define caudal.

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Closer to the lower part of the body.

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18
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Define lateral.

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Away from the midline.

19
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Define medial.

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Toward the midline.

20
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T/F

Your hands are more caudal to the body than cranial.

A

True

21
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Define posterior.

A

The back. Behind.

22
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Define anterior.

A

The front.

23
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T/F

Your toes are more proximal to the body.

A

False. They are more distal.

24
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T/F

Your eyes are more medial than your ears.

A

True

25
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Definition of anatomy

A

Study of external and internal structures and the physical relationships between the parts.

Anatomy is the careful observation of the human body

26
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Define frontal or coronal plane.

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Section separates anterior and posterior portions of the body.

27
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Define sagittal plane.

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Section separates right and left portions.

28
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Define midsagittal.

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Dividing body in the middle. Having two equal parts

29
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Define transverse plane.

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Section separates superior and inferior potions of the body.

30
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Name the 2 body cavities.

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Thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity.

31
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What’s located in the thoracic cavity?

A

Lungs and heart.

32
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What’s located in the abdominopelvic cavity?

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Abdomen and pelvis

33
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What structure separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity?

A

The diaphragm

34
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Both cavities have a lining of what connective tissue?

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Visceral or parietal

35
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What’s the lining that covers the heart?

A

Visceral pericardium.

36
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Define microscopic anatomy.

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Fine anatomy. Defined as structures that can not be seen without magnification.

37
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Define macroscopic anatomy.

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Gross anatomy. Study of structures visible to the unaided eye.

38
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Name the 4 elements in the body.

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Hydrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
Nitrogen

39
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Name the 4 molecules the body is made up of.

A

Water
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates

40
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What are the 4 levels of organization?

A

Cells- smallest living units
Tissues- many cells and some surrounding material
Organs- combinations of tissues
Organ systems- organs combined

41
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Organ systems vital properties are?

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Responsiveness
Growth and differentiation
Reproduction
Movement
Metabolism 
*anabolism
*catabolism
**absorption
**respiration
**excretion
**digestion
42
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Define homeostasis.

A

The maintenance of a constant internal environment suitable for the survival of body cells and tissues.

43
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Name all the organ systems.

A 
Integumentary (skin)
Skeletal (bones)
Muscular (muscles)
Nervous (brain and spine)
Endocrine
Cardiovascular (heart)
Lymphoid
Respiratory (lungs)
Digestive (stomach)
Urinary (bladder)
Reproductive (testes/ovaries)

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