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Lab 1: Anatomy Academy Flashcards

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Atoms

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smallest units of matter

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Molecules

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one or more atoms joined together

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Organelles

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parts of cells, made of molecules

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Cells

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basic unit of life, composed of organelles working together

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Tissues

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groups of cells massed together to perform specific function

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Organs

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parts of the human body, made up of tissues

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Organ Systems

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body groups of organs that work together to provide a similar/coordinated body function

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Organism

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contiguous living system

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Anatomical Position

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toes forward, arms straight at sides, palms forward, fingers downward, face directly forward

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Superior

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above

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Inferior

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below

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Anterior

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in front

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Posterior

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in back

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Lateral

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moving away from midline of body

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Medial

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moving toward body midline

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Dorsal

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on the back

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Ventral

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on the belly

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Cranial

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on the head

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Caudal

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toward the tail (region)

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Superficial

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on the surface

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Deep

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below the surface

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Intermediate

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between (need 3 reference points)

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Sagittal Plane

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dividing left and right

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Midsagittal

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plane dividing left and right exactly down the middle

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Parasagittal

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plane dividing left and right down any other location except the midline

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Frontal Plane

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(Coronal Plane) plane dividing front and back

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Coronal Plane

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(Frontal Plane) plane dividing front (anterior) and back (posterior)

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Transverse Plane

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plane dividing top (superior) and bottom (inferior)

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Oblique Plane

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plane intersecting at any angle ≠ 90 degrees

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Dorsal Cavity

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body cavity that holds the brain and spinal cord

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Ventral Cavity

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body cavity that houses familiar body organs

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Cranial Cavity

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part 1 of 2 in dorsal cavity; holds brain

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Spinal (Vertebral) Cavity

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part 2 of 2 in dorsal cavity; holds spinal cord; made from hollow holes (foramen) in vertebral column

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Thoracic Cavity

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part 1 of 2 in ventral cavity; holds lungs, heart, esophagus and trachea; floors at the diaphragm

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

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part 2 of 2 in ventral cavity; holds liver, spleen, intestines, stomach, gall bladder, pancreas, bladder, reproductive organs; superior wall = diaphragm

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Abdominal Cavity

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1 of 2 of abdominopelvic cavity; contains digestive organs

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Pelvic Cavity

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2 of 2 of abdominopelvic cavity; contains lower region of digestive organs, reproductive organs and the bladder

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Mediastinum

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cavity within thoracic cavity, contains the heart, pericardium, trachea, esophagus some of bronchi and thymus

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Cutaneous Membrane

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Mucous Membrane

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inner lining of most hollow organs

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Synovial Membrane

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in joints to assist with lubrication

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Serous Membrane

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membranes that separate organs from rest of body and provide barriers between organs and body walls to reduce friction during movement

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Membrane

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thin, pliable tissue that helps to define the body and enclose or separate one region from another; involved in some kind of secretion and regenerate quickly

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Serous Membrane Locations

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on interior body cavity walls or directly on the surface of organs; on lungs, heart and many other abdominal organs

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Parietal Serous Membrane

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part of serous membrane found on the walls of cavities

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Visceral Serous Membrane

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part serous membrane found on the organs directly

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Pleura

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pertaining to the lungs or rib cage

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Pericardium

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pertaining to the heart or the lining around the heart sac; name for the sac itself and the membrane surrounding the heart within it

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Peritoneum

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pertaining to the abdominal organs or walls

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Visceral Pleura

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serous membrane located on the lungs

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Parietal Pleura

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serous membrane on the body wall of the rib cage

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Visceral Pericardium

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serous membrane on the heart

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Parietal Pericardium

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serous membrane on the interior of the fibrous pericardium

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Fibrous Pericardium

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fibrous sac that surrounds the heart to provide extra support

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Parietal Peritoneum

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serous membrane on the abdominal body wall

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Visceral Peritoneum

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serous membrane on the walls of abdominal organs (live, stomach, intestines, gall bladder)

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Mesentery

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double-layered visceral peritoneum (as seen on and around intestines)

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Lesser Omentum

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small apron of visceral peritoneum above the stomach and riddled with fat for excess organ insulation

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Greater Omentum

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large apron of visceral peritoneum below the stomach and riddled with fat for excess organ insulation

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Serous Fluid

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fluid produced within and created by the serous membrane to lubricate body cavities; made from interstitial fluid (as between cells)

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Pericardial Cavity

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cavity between the visceral and parietal pericardium

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Pleural Cavity

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cavity between the visceral and parietal pleura

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Peritoneal Cavity

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cavity between the visceral and parietal peritoneum

Human Anatomy (21 decks)

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