Lab 1 Review: microscope and lab safety Flashcards
cranial synonym (anatomical position)
superior
caudal synonym (anatomical position)
inferior
ventral synonym (anatomical position)
anterior
dorsal synonym (anatomical position)
posterior
toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
medial
away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
lateral
pertaining to the main axis of the body; head, neck, trunk
axial part
pertaining to the limbs
appendicular part
closer to the origin of the body part or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
proximal
farther from the origin of the body part or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
distal
the basis for all directional reference
the anatomical position
organs that work together to accomplish a common goal
organ system
cutting tool used to perform initial incisions (cut in a downward direction)
scalpel
cutting tool used to perform incisions (cut away from your hand)
scissors
blunt tip that allows you to carefully maneuver silicate structures; sharp tip allows for more precise maneuvering of smaller structures (do not use excessive force)
probe
pick up or grasp structures; secure specimen during incision (do not use excessive force to pick up structures)
forceps
clean up procedure for dissection tray and reusable instruments (pins, probes, etc)
place in soapy water
clean up procedure for disposable sharps (scalpels)
sharps container