Intro To Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards

1
Q

The skeletal system consists of___

A

Bones, ligaments, and cartilages

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2
Q

The anatomical position can be described as ____

A

Standing upright, arms at side, palms facing forward

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3
Q

A structure located above another (closer to the top of the head) is _______to it.

A

Superior

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4
Q

A cut that divides the body into right and left portions, but not equal parts, is called a(n)___________section. For example, the section would cut the right arm off the body.

A

Parasagittal

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5
Q

The term that refers to the back is ______

A

Dorsal

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6
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What four structures are located in the axial portion of the body?

A

Head, thoracic region, abdominal region, and neck

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7
Q

The system that consists if hair, nails, skin, and sweat glands is the _______ system.

A

Integumentary

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8
Q

Histology is the study of _____.

A

Tissues

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9
Q

The region, or cavity, between the thorax and pelvis, is the _______region.

A

Abdominal

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10
Q

The axiallary region is the ______

A

Armpit

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11
Q

The brachial region is the _______.

A

Arm (above the elbow)

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12
Q

The carpal region is the _____.

A

Wrist

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13
Q

The Sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into ______ and ______ portions.

A

Left and right

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14
Q

The term that refers to the neck is _____

A

Cervical

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15
Q

What is the term that refers to thigh called?

A

Femoral

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16
Q

What term refers to the buttocks?

A

Gluteal

17
Q

The term that refers to the breast is_____.

A

Mammary

18
Q

What is the term for nose?

A

Nasal

19
Q

The term for mouth is called?

A

Oral

20
Q

The organs found ______ are located in the pelvic region.

A

Within the pelvis

21
Q

The umbilical region is called?

A

Naval

22
Q

With serous membranes, the -___ layer lines the cavity wall and the _____ layer covers the surface of the internal organ(s).

A

Parietal and Visceral

23
Q

The term that refers to finger or toe is called?

A

Digit

24
Q

The fluid that bathes the cell (extra cellular fluid) is considered part of the _____ environment.

A

Internal

25
Q

Regulation of the body temperature, protection of underlying structures, and sensing the environment are all functions of the _____system.

A

Integumentary System