Lectures 2-7 Week 1 & 2 Combined Flashcards
CFP Midterm Review Week 1 and a few other other random questions.
What is the lithotomy position?
for examination of genitals and anal area, hips and knees fully flexed, thighs separated
What is the coronal?
the front plane, frontal section
What is the midsagittal?
the median plane/median section
What is the axial?
Transverse, XS - cross section
Anterior
towards the front - coronal plane
Posterior
towards the back
Superior
towards the head….horizontal plane
Inferior
towards the feet
Medial
towards the midline…sagittal plane
Lateral
away from the midline
Ventral
(Anterior) towards the belly
Dorsal
(Posterior) towards the back
Cranial/Rostral
(Superior) towards the head
Caudal
towards the tail
Proximal
nearer to the trunk
Distal
away from the trunk
Ipsilateral
of the same side
Contralateral
of the opposite side
What type of x-rays are more likely to pass through?
High energy x-ray
What is more likely to absorb x-rays?
Higher atomic number (larger atoms)
What are microfilaments made of?
Actin Filaments- G-actin (free molecules in cytoplasm)- F-actin (polymerized in a filament) & ATPmake microvilli & stereocilia
What are microtubules made of?
Alpha & Beta tubulin protein subunits GTP dependent Functions: 1) intracellular transport (movement of vesicles & organelles2) Cell motility (cilia and flagella)/elongation and movement3) Mitotic Spindle (attachment of chromosomes & movement during cell division)4) Rigid intracellular skeleton5) Assemble & disassemble as cell need changes
Where is Loose (areolar) connective tissue found?
It’s apart of connective tissue proper and it surrounding • muscles • nerves • blood vessels– Contains more cells than collagen fibers
Where is dense regular tissue found?
– Tendons – Ligaments – CorneaIt’s characterised by more collagen then cells