Lecture 2: Intro to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Def: Anatomy
Science which deals with the form and structure of all organisms
Def: Physiology
The study of the integrated functions of the animal body and the functions of its constituent parts
Bilateral symmetry
-split down the middle, half out each pair on either side.
unpaired structures: digestive system, vertebral column, heart, etc
paired structures: ie. lungs, ribs, limbs, etc.
Median plane, aka
bilateral plane
Sagittal plane
an off-centre plane
transverse plane
vertical plane along z-axis
frontal plane
horizaontal plane along x-axis
“Palmer”
ventral/caudal/rear region of limb
Medial view shows 2 cavities
dorsal and ventral cavities
dorsal cavity
brain and spinal cord
ventral cavity
most of the viscera
Diaphragm separates ventral cavity into
thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity
Thoracic cavity is divided into
pericardial (heart) and pleural (lungs) sacs
abdominal cavity
digestive organs, part of reproductive organs and kidneys
pelvic cavity
terminal part of digestive system (rectum) and urogenital system
peritonuem
membrane surrounding the abdominal and part of the pelvic viscera