Lab #1: Intro, Chem, Directional Terms, Organ Systems Flashcards
Levels of organization
Atomic level → Molecular level → Cellular level → Tissue level → Organ level → Organ system level → Organism level
Octet rule
States that 8 electrons are needed to fill electron shells, the only exception being the first innermost shell (which only requires 2 electrons)
Valence electrons
electrons found in the atom’s outermost shell
Cation
when an atom loses one or more of its electrons, the number of protons is higher and the atom becomes positively charged
Anion
when an atom gains one or more electrons, the number of protons is lower and the atom becomes negatively charged
Ions
atoms that carry a charge because they have either lost or gained one or more of their electrons
Homeostasis
The body’s ability to maintain a condition of equilibrium. This is crucial for the body to be able to carry out its normal physiological processes
All ions are ________.
electrolytes
Electrolytes are crucial for _____ and _____.
homeostasis and cell function
A severe electrolyte imbalance can impact ______.
muscle contractions, nerve impulses, and cardiac functions.
Anatomical position
a position in which the body is erect, feet slightly apart, palms facing forwards, thumbs pointing away from the body
Superficial
toward the surface/skin
Deep
away from the surface, towards the body’s interior
Posterior
toward the back
Anterior
toward the front
Medial
toward the midline
Lateral
away from the midline
Proximal
toward the point of origin
Distal
away from the point of origin
Superior
toward the head
Inferior
away from the head, towards the feet
Abdominal region
area over the abdomen, inferior to the diaphragm and superior to the pelvis
Acromial region
the area over the lateral part of the shoulder that contains the acromion of the scapula
Antebrachial region
the forearm
Antecubital region
the area over the elbow joint, between the arm and forearm
Axillary region
the armpit (area on and around the axilla)
Brachial region
the anterior and posterior arm, between the shoulder and elbow joint
Buccal region
lateral portion of the face, the cheeks
Calcaneal region
the heel of the foot
Carpal region
the wrist
Cephalic region
the entire head, from the chin to the top of the skull
Cervical region
anterior and posterior neck
Cranial region
the top of the head, or the portion of the skull that encases the brain
Crural region
the anterior leg, the shin
Digital region
fingers or toes
Femoral region
anterior and posterior thigh
Frontal region
the forehead
Gluteal region
the buttocks
Inguinal region
the area along the inguinal ligament that divides the pelvis from the thigh (v-line)
Lumbar region
lower back
Mammary region
the area around the breast
Manual region
general area of the hand
Mental region
the chin
Nasal region
the nose
Nuchal region
the ridge that runs along the back of the skull within the occipital region
Occipital region
the general area of the back of the skill
Oral region
the mouth
Orbital region
the area around the eye
Otic region
the area around the ear
Palmar region
the anterior hand (the palm of the hand)