LO 1 Flashcards

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1
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Define anatomy

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Derived from two words that mean “cutting apart” - focuses on the structure of the human party by cutting apart through dissection or imaging

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2
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Define physiology

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The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts - done through experimentation

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3
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What is the relationship of anatomy to physiology?

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Anatomical structures are suited to perform specific functions (size, shape, form, or position in body related to ability to perform specialized activities)

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4
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What are the 7 levels of organization from smallest to largest?

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  1. Chemical - atoms and molecules
  2. Organelle
  3. Cell - smallest living unit
  4. Tissue - organizations of similar cells that work together
  5. Organ - organizations of different tissues that work together
  6. Organ systems - organizations of many organs that work together
  7. Organism - the living thing
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5
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Define anatomical position

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Standing erect with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward. Head and feet also point forward.

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6
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Describe supine position

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Body laying down facing upward

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7
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Describe prone position

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Body laying down facing down

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8
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Superior is the opposite of ______

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Inferior

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9
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Anterior is the opposite of _______

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Posterior

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10
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Medial means _______

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Toward the midline

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11
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Lateral means ________

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Toward the side of the body and away from midline

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12
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Proximal means ________

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Toward the nearest trunk of the body or point of origin of one of its parts

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13
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Distal means _________

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Away from or farthest from the trunk or point of origin

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14
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The opposite of superficial is _________

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Deep

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15
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Describe the saggital plane

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Lengthwise plane that divides the body into left and right sections (do not need to be equal sizes)

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16
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Describe the midsagittal plane

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Divides the body into two equal left and right halves

17
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Describe the frontal or coronal plane

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Lengthwise plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections

18
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Describe the transverse plane

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Horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections

19
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Name the two major body cavities

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  1. Ventral - whole abdominal cavity
  2. Dorsal - cranial and spinal cavity
20
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What cavities are included in the ventral body cavity?

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  1. Thoracic cavity
  2. Abdominopelvic cavity
21
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What divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

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The diaphragm

22
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What are the two sections of the thoracic cavity?

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  1. Pleural cavity
  2. Mediastinum
23
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Describe the mediastinum

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Mid-portion of the thoracic cavity - contains the heart and trachea

24
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Describe the pleural cavities

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Part of the thoracic cavity that contains the lungs - left lung in left cavity, right lung in right cavity

25
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What is contained in the abdominal cavity?

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Stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen

26
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What is contained in the pelvic cavity?

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Reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and lowest part of the intestines

27
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Name the 4 quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity

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  1. Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
  2. Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
  3. Right lower quadrant (RLQ)
  4. Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
28
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Name the top three regions of the abdominopelvic cavity

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  1. Right hypochondriac region
  2. Epigastric region
  3. Left hypochondriac region
29
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Name the mid three regions of the abdominopelvic cavity

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  1. Right lumbar (flank) region
  2. Umbilical region
  3. Left lumbar (flank) region
30
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Name the lowest three regions of the abdominopelvic cavity

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  1. Right iliac (inguinal) region
  2. Hypogastric (pubic) region
  3. Left iliac (inguinal) region
31
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Name the two components of the dorsal cavity

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  1. Cranial cavity - contains brain
  2. Spinal cavity - contains spinal cord
32
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What is contained in the axial region?

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Head, neck, torso/trunk

33
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What comprises the appendicular region?

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Upper and lower extremities

34
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Define homeostasis

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Relative consistency of the internal environment

35
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Define feedback loops

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The basic type of control system in the body required for self regulation (homeostasis)

36
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Define negative feedback loop with an example

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A control process in the body that opposes or negates changes in the body - body’s temperature control (shivering)

37
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Define positive feedback loop with an example

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Temporary amplification of change in the body - contractions during labour

38
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Body functions are related to ______

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Age - peak efficiency in young adulthood, less efficient in childhood and old age

39
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Define sensor, control center, and effector

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  1. Sensor detects changes and sends info to control center
  2. Control center responds by initiating certain changes that are sent to the effector
  3. Effector influences the controlled condition