Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy > Intro to clinical anatomy > Flashcards

Intro to clinical anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

What type of anatomy is also called topographical anatomy?

A

regional anatomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

This type of anatomy organizes the body by major segments or parts.

A

Regional (topographical)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the three approaches to studying anatomy?

A

clinical, regional, systemic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

This type of anatomy focuses on the body’s organ systems

A

systemic anatomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

This type of anatomy includes regional and systemic anatomy.

A

Clinical anatomy (applied)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Type of anatomy where both regional and systemic anatomy are studied together from a STRUCTURAL and FUNCTIONAL perspective in the context of the practice medicine/dentistry

A

Clinical anatomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Anatomy that studies the body’s structure by focusing on a specific part/area/region

A

Regional anatomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

This system provides structure to the body and protects internal organs.

A

skeletal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

This system consists of bones and cartilage.

A

skeletal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

This system supports the body and allows it to move.

A

muscular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

This system consists of skeletal muscles that act (Contract) to move or position parts of body, or smooth and cardiac muscle that propels, expels, or controls flow of fluids.

A

muscular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

This system breaks down food and absorbs its nutrients.

A

digestive (alimentary)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

This system consists of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus.

A

digestive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

This system takes in oxygen and releases waste gases.

A

respiratory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

This system consists of air passages and lungs, diaphragm and larynx.

A

respiratory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

This system controls sensation, thought, movement, and virtually all other body activities.

A

nervous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

This system consists of the CNS (brain and spinal cord), and PNS (nerves and ganglia).

A

nervous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

This system transports oxygen, nutrients, and other substances to cells and carries away wastes.

A

Circulatory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

This system consists of the cardiovascular and lymphatic system.

A

Circulatory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

This system consists of the heart and blood vessels.

A

Cardiovascular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

This system propels and conducts blood through the body, delivering oxygen, nutrients and hormones to cells and removing their waste products.

A

Cardiovascular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

This system consists of lymphatic vessels.

A

Lymphatic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

This system withdraws excess tissue fluid (lymph) from the body’s interstitial (intercellular) fluid compartment, filters it through lymph nodes, and returns it to the blood stream.

A

Lymphatic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

This system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

A

Urinary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

This system filters blood and produces, stores, and excretes urine (liquid waste).

A

Urinary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

This system includes the gonads (ovaries and testes), oocytes (eggs) and sperms, ducts that transport them, and genitalia.

A

Reproductive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

This system includes structures that secrete hormones and the thyroid gland.

A

Endocrine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

This system is an extensive sensory organ that includes the skin and its appendages (hair, nail, sweat glands, subcutaneous tissue)

A

Integumentary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

An universal language and large part of medical terminology that have latin derivates and roots with English equivalents.

A

Anatomical Terminology

Terminologia anatomica

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

How are most anatomical structures named?

A

location, function, shape

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

What is anatomical position?

A

Head, eyes, toes facing anteriorly (forward)
Arms adjacent to sides with palms facing ANTERIORLY
Lower limbs close together with feet parallel

32
Q

Plane that divides that body into right and left halves

A

median plane

33
Q

Plane that is parallel (vertical) to the median plane that divides the body into sections

A

sagittal plane

34
Q

Vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections

A

Frontal (coronal) plane

35
Q

Horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts

A

Transverse plane

36
Q

Near the surface

A

superficial

37
Q

muscles of the arm are __ to its bone

A

superficial

38
Q

between a superficial and deep structure

A

intermediate

39
Q

the biceps muscle is ___ between the skin and the humerus

A

intermediate

40
Q

farther from surface

A

deep

41
Q

the humerus is __ to the arm muscles

A

deep

42
Q

nearer to the median plane

A

medial

43
Q

the 5th digit (little finger) is on the __ side of the hand

A

medial

44
Q

farther from median plane

A

lateral

45
Q

the 1st digit (thumb) is on the. __ side of the hand

A

lateral

46
Q

nearer to the back

A

posterior (dorsal)

47
Q

the heel is __ to the toes

A

posterior

48
Q

nearer to head

A

superior (cranial)

49
Q

the heart is __ to the stomach

A

superior

50
Q

nearer to the front

A

anterior (ventral)

51
Q

the toes are __ to the ankle

A

anterior

52
Q

farther from trunk or point of origin

A

distal

53
Q

wrist is __ to elbow

A

distal

54
Q

nearer to trunk or point of origin

A

proximal

55
Q

elbow is __ to wrist

A

proximal

56
Q

Paired structures having right and left members (kidneys; both sides)

A

bilateral

57
Q

one side (spleen)

A

unilateral

58
Q

same side

A

ipsilateral

59
Q

opposite side

A

contralateral

60
Q

bending or decreasing angle between bones or parts of body

A

flexion

61
Q

straightening or increasing angle between bones or parts of body

A

extension

62
Q

flexion at ankle joint (walking up hill)

A

dorsiflexion

63
Q

bends foot and toes toward ground (standing on toes)

A

plantarflexion

64
Q

extension of limb or part beyond normal limit

A

hyperextension

65
Q

moving away from median plane

A

abduction

66
Q

moving toward medan plane

A

adduction

67
Q

circular movement involving sequential flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction

A

circumduction

68
Q

turning or revolving part of body around it longitudinal axis

A

rotation

69
Q

pad of 1st digit is brought to another digit pad

A

opposition

70
Q

movement of the

1st digit from the position of opposition back to its anatomical position

A

reposition

71
Q 
movement anteriorly (forward) as in the mandible
(chin), lips, or tongue
A

protrusion (protraction)

72
Q

movement posteriorly

(backward), as in the mandible, lips, or tongue.

A

retrusion (retraction)

73
Q

raises or moves part superiorly

A

elevation

74
Q

lowers or moves part inferiorly

A

depression

75
Q

rotates the radius medially so that the palm of the hand

faces posteriorly and its dorsum faces anteriorly.

A

pronation

76
Q

opposite rotational movement, rotating
the radius laterally and uncrossing it from the ulna, returning the pronated
forearm to the anatomical position.

A

supination

77
Q

no two organisms of same species are completely identical in terms of anatomy; there will be differences in size, shape, and sometimes location of anatomical features

A

anatomical variation

Anatomy (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions