Intro to A&P Flashcards
What is Anatomy?
The study of the body structures.
What is physiology?
The study of how the body structures works.
What is continuous tension?
Muscle-fascia
What is discontinuous tension?
Bones
What are the 6 levels of Structural organization?
Chemical Level
Cellular Level
Tissue Level
Organ Level
System Level
Organismal Level
What are the 4 types of Tissue?
Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscular Tissue
Nervous Tissue
What is an organ?
Two or more types of tissue formed together can become an organ.
What are systems?
Related organs working together with a common function.
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable condition within the body.
A condition of equilibrium or balance.
What are the 11 systems within the body?
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic & Immune System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
What are 6 characteristics of the human body?
- Metabolism
- Responsiveness
- Movement
- Growth
- Differentiation
- Reproduction
What would be some examples of homeostasis efficiency declining with age?
Wrinkled Skin, Grey Hair, Loss of Bone Mass, Decreased Muscle Mass, Diminished Reflexes, Menopause ect.
Where is the cranial region?
Skull
Where is the cervical region?
Neck
Where is the cubital region?
Elbow
Where are the carpals?
Wrist
Where is the patellar region?
Knee
What is the Orbital Region?
Eye
Where is the Thoracic Region?
Chest
Where is the inaguinal region?
Groin
Where are the metacarpals?
Hand/Palm
Where is the plantar region?
Sole of foot
What is the buccal region?
Cheek
Where would I find the axillary region?
Armpit
Where is the femoral region located?
Thigh
Where are Tarsals?
Ankle
Where are the digits/phalanges?
Toes OR Fingers
What are the 4 main body cavities?
- Cranial Cavity
- Vertebral Cavity
- Thoracic Cavity (pleural cavity;pericardial cavity;mediastinum)
- Abdominopelvic Cavity (abdominal cavity;pelvic cavity)
What are the 3 components of the Thoracic Cavity?
Pleural Cavity
Pericardial Cavity
Mediastinum
What are the 2 components of the Abdominopelvic Cavity?
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
What is a function of the cranial cavity?
Formed to protect the brain