Lect 1: Intro

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Study of structures of the body and the relationship of its parts

Question 2

Gross anatomy

Answer 2

Regional or systematic anatomy

Question 3

Microscopic anatomy

Answer 3

Cytology and histology

Question 4

Very important rule to remember

Answer 4

Structure = function

Question 5

What are the basic structural levels of the body?

Answer 5

Cells > tissues > organs > (organ) systems

Question 6

What are the different types of tissues?

Answer 6

Epithelia, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and neural tissue

Question 7

Role of Epithelia (epithelium)

Answer 7

• covers exposed surfaces

- lines internal pathways

Question 8

Role of connective tissue

Answer 8

• fill internal spaces
• provide structural support
• store energy

Question 9

Role of muscle tissue

Answer 9

Contracts to produce active movement

Question 10

Role of neural tissue

Answer 10

• electrical impulses

- carry info

Question 11

What is the anatomical position?

Answer 11

Standard position body is always assumed to be in. Body erect, feet together, upper limbs at side, fingers extended, palms facing forward (supinate)

Question 12

Supine

Answer 12

Lying face up

Question 13

Prone

Answer 13

Lying face down

Question 14

Superior

Answer 14

Top

Question 15

Inferior

Answer 15

Bottom

Question 16

True or false. Left and right always refer to the sides of the observer

Answer 16

False. Left and right always refer to the sides of the subject

Question 17

Medial vs lateral

Answer 17

Medial: middle of body
Lateral: further away from body
*horizontally

Question 18

Proximal vs distal

Answer 18

Proximal is closer to the body core

Distal is further away from body

Question 19

Dorsal/posterior vs ventral/anterior

Answer 19

Dorsal: back
Ventral: front

Question 20

Cranial vs caudal

Answer 20

Cranial: head
Caudal: butt area

Question 21

What are the three different planes of the body?

Answer 21

Frontal plane, sagittal plane, and transverse plane

Question 22

Where is the dorsal cavity located in the body?

Answer 22

It extends from the cranial to lower back (posterior)

Question 23

Where is the ventral cavity located?

Answer 23

Goes from thoracic cavity to lower belly (anterior)

Question 24

What are the parts of the cavity wall for the heart?

Answer 24

Parietal pericardium, pericardial fluid, and visceral pericardium

Question 25

What does the membrane of the abdominopelvic cavity do?

Answer 25

It gives organs more room and keeps them lifted. It also supports nerves and vesicles