Lec 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the smallest level of matter organization in this course?

A

Atoms

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2
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What do atoms make up?

A

Molecules

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3
Q

What are the basic components of cells?

A

Organelles

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4
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Define a cell

A

A cell is the smallest unit of a living thing

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5
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Define organ

A

a discrete structure composed of two or more types of tissue that performs a function for the body

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6
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Define organ system

A

A group of organs that work together to complete a common function

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7
Q

In anatomical position, where do the palms and thumbs point?

A

In anatomical position, the palms face forwards and the thumbs point away from the body.

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8
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How would you describe the head in relation to the body?

A

The head is superior to the body.

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9
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How would you describe the feet in relation to the head?

A

The feet are inferior to the head.

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10
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How would you describe the sternum to the spine?

A

The sternum is anterior to the spine.

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11
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What anatomical structure is posterior to the nose?

A

The back of the head is posterior to the nose.

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12
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In what direction is medial? What is the opposing direction?

A

Towards the middle of the body from the sides. The opposing direction is lateral.

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13
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How would you describe the collarbone in relation to the breastbone and shoulder? What plane is this directionality on?

A

The collarbone is intermedial to the breastbone and shoulder. The collarbone is between the two other structures on the frontal plane.

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14
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How would you describe the toes in relation to the shins?

A

The toes are distal from the shins.

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15
Q

What describes the elbows in relation to the fingertips?

A

The elbows are proximal to the fingertips.

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16
Q

How would you describe the dermis to the epidermis?

A

The dermis is deep to the epidermis.

17
Q

How would you describe the skin on a forearm to the radius?

A

The skin of the forearm is superficial to the radius under it.

18
Q

Name some appendicular parts of the body.

A

These are the appendages. The two legs and two arms.

19
Q

What big three structures make up the axial part of the body?

A

The head, neck and abdomen.

20
Q

If somebody sliced me from in front of me, from the top of my head down to my belly button, which plane would he have cut me on?

A

The median (midsagittal) plane.

21
Q

If I were to faceplant onto a meat grinder and you could only recover the back half of me, which plane would you observe?

A

The frontal plane.

22
Q

If I had my legs and hips cut off, what plane would my guts spill out of me on?

A

The transverse plane.

23
Q

What is the difference between midsagittal and parasagittal planes?

A

Parasagittal planes do not need to be in the middle of the body.

24
Q

What are the two cavities located in the dorsal cavity?

A

The cranial cavity and the vertebral cavity.

25
Q

What three cavities are located in the ventral cavity?

A

The thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, and the pelvic cavity.

26
Q

Where are the lateral pleural cavities located in relation to the mediastinum?

A

Lateral to the mediastinum.