Intro to Anat Flashcards
What are the three approaches to studying anatomy?
Clinical
Regional
Systemic
What is the anatomical position?
Body upright with bottoms of feet flat on the floor. Toes and eyes directed anteriorly. Arms at sides with palms facing anteriorly.
What are the five anatomical planes?
Median
Sagittal
Frontal/coronal
Transverse
Oblique
What are the four terms of laterality?
Ipsilateral
Contralateral
Bilateral
Unilateral
What are the two layers of skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
What makes up superficial fascia/subcutaneous tissue?
Loose connective tissue and fat
Between dermis and deep fascia
What makes up deep fascia?
Dense organized connective tissue layer
Devoid of fact
What are three modifications of deep fascia?
Retinacula
Bicipital aponeurosis
Iliotibial tract
What are four functions of lymphoid system?
-Drains surplus tissue fluid and leaked plasma proteins (Lymph)
-Removal of cellular debris and infection
-Absorption and transportation of dietary fat
-Defense mechanism
What are the 5 structures of the lymph system?
Lymphatic plexuses
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes
Lymphocytes
Lymphoid organs
What are the 5 classifications of bone?
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Sesamoid
What are the three types of joints?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What are the three types of fibrous joints with examples?
Sutures - skull
Syndesmosis - middle radioulnar joint
Gomphosis - teeth
What are the two types of cartilaginous joints with examples?
Primary - diaphysis-epiphysis of long bone
Secondary - symphysis pubis
What are the 6 components of a synovial joint?
Articular cartilage
Fibrous capsule
Joint cavity
Synovial membrane
Synovial fluid
Ligaments
