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INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY Flashcards

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This is the study of the normal structures of the human body & their relationship to one another; it is derived from Greek word “tome” which means to “cut into” (study by dissection); this is the human structural biology.

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ANATOMY

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What are the four major divisions of human anatomy?

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Gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, embryology, and neuroanatomy.

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This division of anatomy has three branches, the systematic anatomy, regional anatomy, and surface anatomy.

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Gross anatomy

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This division of anatomy has two branches; the cytology and histology.

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Microscopic anatomy

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This focuses on the chemical and microscopic study of cells.

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Cytology

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This focuses on the study of normal tissues of the body.

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Histology

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This is the study of the development of the human body from fertilization of the ovum to the period of extrauterine life.

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Embryology

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This is the study of normal microscopic, gross features & development of nervous system.

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Neuroanatomy

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What are the 5 structural organization of the body?

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Chemical level, cellular level, tissue level, organ level, and system level.

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LEVELS OF STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION
OF THE BODY:

This includes atoms & molecules.

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Chemical level

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LEVELS OF STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION
OF THE BODY:

This is above the chemical level; it is composed of group of molecules performing specific functions.

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Cellular level

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LEVELS OF STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION
OF THE BODY:

This is composed of cells similar in structure & function together with their intracellular substance.

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Tissue level

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LEVELS OF STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION
OF THE BODY:

This is composed of different types of tissues joined together for specific function.

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Organ level

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LEVELS OF STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION
OF THE BODY:

This is composed of related organs
with some common definite functions.

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System level

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BODY SYSTEMS:

This is the skin and its appendages.

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Integumentary system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the bones and the cartilaginous parts

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Skeletal system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the joints & associated bones & ligaments.

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Articular system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the skeletal muscles.

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Muscular system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the brain & spinal cord; (CNS) & the nerves arising from the (PNS); the master system that controls & coordinates the activities of all other
organs.

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Nervous system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the heart & blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries) & lymphatic system (lymph nodes & vessels).

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Circulatory system or Vascular system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the oral cavity, pharynx, & gut; it extends from mouth to the anus; it includes glands: pancreas & liver.

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Digestive system or Allimentary system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the lungs & system of tubes by which air reaches them; where the exchange of O2 and CO happens.

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Respiratory system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the kidneys, urinary bladder, & excretory passages; the elimination of waste in the urine

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Urinary system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is the organs concerned with reproduction; in males it is know as the UROGENITAL SYSTEM.

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Reproductive (genital) system

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BODY SYSTEM:

This is where the ductless glands, hormones, circulatory system, and other parts of the body are found.

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Endocrine system

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This is the standing erect of lying supine as if erect; head & eyes directed forward; upper limbs by the sides with palms facing forward; lower limbs together with the toes pointing forward.

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Anatomical position

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This is the imaginary planes that passed through the
body in anatomical position.

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Anatomical planes

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ANATOMICAL PLANES:

This is the sagittal plane that lies exactly in the midline.

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Median plane or Mid-sagittal plane

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ANATOMICAL PLANES:

This is the sagittal plane that does not pass the median plane (offset from midline).

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Parasagittal plane

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ANATOMICAL PLANES:

This is the vertical plane that divides the body into right & left parts.

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Sagittal plane

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ANATOMICAL PLANES

This is the plane that passes through the body at right angles to the median plane dividing it into
anterior & posterior portions.

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Coronal/Frontal plane

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ANATOMICAL PLANES:

This is the plane that passes through the body at right angles to both the median & coronal planes dividing the body into upper & lower halves.

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Horizontal/Transverse plane

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SECTIONS OF THE BODY:

This is when the body part is cut in the direction of the long axis of the body, or any of its parts.

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Longitudinal section (Vertical section)

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SECTIONS OF THE BODY:

This is the cut at right angles to the longitudinal axis of its parts.

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Transverse section (cross section)

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SECTIONS OF THE BODY:

This is the diagonal or slant or deviate from the body planes.

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Oblique section

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to the head.

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Superior (Cranial)

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to the foot.

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Inferior (caudal)

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to the front.

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Anterior (Ventral)

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to the back.

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Posterior (Dorsal)

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to the median plane.

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Medial

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is farther from the median plane.

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Lateral

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to the trunk or point of origin.

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Proximal

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is farther from the trunk or point of origin.

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Distal

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to or on the surface

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Superficial (Exterior)

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is farther from the surface.

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Deep (Internal)

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is nearer to or forward to center.

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Central

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is farther from the center.

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Peripheral

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is the external wall of a body cavity.

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Parietal

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ANATOMICAL TERMS OF RELATIONSHIP:

This is the covering of an organ.

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Visceral

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is bending or decreasing the angle between body parts.

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Flexion

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is straightening of increasing the angle between body parts.

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Extension

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is moving away from the median plane.

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Abduction

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is moving toward the median plane.

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Adduction

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is the movement in a superior direction.

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Elevation

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is the downward movement of the structure of the body.

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Depression

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is the anterior movement of a bone in the horizontal plane.

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Protraction

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is moving around the long axis.

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Rotation

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is the circular movement combining flexion, abduction, & adduction.

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Circumduction

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is moving the foot wherein the sole faces laterally

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Eversion

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is moving the foot wherein the sole faces medially.

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Inversion

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is the movement of mandible forward.

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Protrusion

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is the movement of mandible backward.

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Retraction

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is rotating the forearm and laterally so the palm faces anteriorly

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Supination

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TERMS OF MOVEMENT:

This is rotating the forearm & hand medially so the palm faces posteriorly.

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Pronation

GENERAL ANATOMY (4 decks)

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