Medcial Terms Flashcards
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microscopic anatomy
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- study of structures too small to see with the naked eye
- require a microscope to see (ex. cells, tissue)
2
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macroscopic anatomy
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- study of structures visible to the naked eye
- ex. organs, blood vessels, nerves, bones
3
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systemic
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- gross anatomy of each organ system
- cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive
4
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surface
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- landmarks and structures visible through skin
- sternal angle, umbilicus
5
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regional
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- gross anatomy of all structures in a body region
- thorax, abdomen, lower limb
6
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development
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- study of how the body forms from conception to adulthood
- embryology
7
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radiology
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- imaging techniques to visualize anatomy
- x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance (MRI), computed tomography (CT)
8
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connective tissue
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- provides support for organs and tissues
- has varied cell arrangement
9
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epithelial tissue
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- lines walls of open tubes
- provides secretory and absorptive surfaces
10
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muscle tissue
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- generates mechanical force
- Includes: skeletal (voluntary), smooth (involuntary), cardiac (involuntary)
11
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anatomical position
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- standing upright
- feet together
- with eyes facing forward
- arms by the side
- palms facing forward
12
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thoracic cavity
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- trachea
- bronchi
- lungs
- esophagus
- mediastinum
- heart
- thymus
13
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pericardial cavity
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- heart
14
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abdominopelvic cavity
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- below the diaphragm
15
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pelvic cavity
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- large intestine
- rectum
- urinary bladder
- reproductive organs
