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Lecture 2 Flashcards

1
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Define anatomy

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is the study of structure

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2
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Define physiology

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is the study of function

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3
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Define gross anatomy

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Structures that can be seen with the unaided eye

• various sub-disciplines of gross anatomy

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4
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What are the 3 subdisplines of gross anatomy

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• Comparative anatomy
Developmental anatomy
Embryology

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5
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Define • Comparative anatomy

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Examines similarities and differences in anatomy of

species

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6
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Define Developmental anatomy

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• study of structure changes within an individual from

conception through maturity

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7
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Define Embryology

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• study of developmental changes occurring prior to birth

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8
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What are the major levels of organisation in the human body

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Atoms
Molecules
Cells
Tissue
Organs
Systems
Organism
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9
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What are the 11 organ systems of the body

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Skeletal system
Integumentary system
Muscular system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Lymphatic system
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Urinary system
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10
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What are the organs of the skeletal system

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Bones
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons

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What are the organs of the Integumentary system

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Skin
Hair
Nails
Exocrine glands

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12
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What are the organs of the muscular system

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Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle

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13
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What are the organs of the endocrine system

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Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Pineal gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Thymus
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
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14
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What are the organs of the nervous system

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Brain

Spinal cord

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15
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What are the organs of the Cardiovascular system

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Heart
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries

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16
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What are the organs of the Respiratory system

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Nose
Mouth
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Lungs
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17
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What are the organs of the digestive system

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Mouth
Oesophagus
Stomach
Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder
Small intestine
Large intestine
Anus
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18
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What are the organs of the Lymphatic system

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Bone marrow
Spleen
Thymus gland
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
19
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What are the organs of the Male reproductive system

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Penis
Scrotum
Testicles
Vas deferens
Prostate
Urethra
20
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What are the organs of the Female reproductive system

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Uterus
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Cervix 
Vagina
21
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What are the organs of the urinary system

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Kidneys
Renal pelvis
Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
22
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What is the anatomic position

A

the standard universal position for comparing structures

23
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Characteristics of the anatomic position

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  • Standing upright
  • Feet parallel and on the floor
  • Head level and looking forward
  • Arms at side of body
  • Palms facing forward and thumbs pointing away from body
24
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What are the 3 anatomic planes

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Coronal
Transverse plane
Midsagittal plane

25
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Describe the coronal plane

A

divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts

26
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Describe the transverse plane

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divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts

27
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Describe the midsagittal plane

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divides the body into equal left and right halves

28
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Define anterior

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toward the front surface

29
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Define posterior

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toward the back surface

30
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Define dorsal

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at the back side of the human body

31
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Define ventral

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at the belly side of the human body

32
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Define superior

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closer to the head

33
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Define inferior

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closer to the feet

34
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Define caudal

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at the rear or tail end

35
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Define cranial

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at the head end

36
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Define medial

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toward the midline of the body

37
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Define lateral

A

away from the midline of the body

38
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Define deep

A

on the inside, underneath another structure

39
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Define superficial

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on the outside

40
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Define proximal

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closer to point of attachment to trunk

41
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Define distal

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furthest from point of attachment to trunk

42
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Axial define

A

head, neck, and trunk (the vertical axis of the body)

43
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Appendicular define

A

upper and lower limbs (appendages)

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