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Module 1 -Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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It’s studies the structure of body parts.

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ANATOMY

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studies the function of the body

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PHYSIOLOGY

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the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, which releases energy

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Catabolism

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Anabolism

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is the process of building up complex molecules from simpler ones, which requires energy

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Pertaining to upper or lower limbs of the body

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Appendicular

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The body is straight in the standing position,eyes looking straight ahead, arms hanging by the side, palms facing forward

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Anatomical Position

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Pertaining to the head,neck, and trunk of the body

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Axial

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The body is lying down on its back with face pointing upwards

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Supine Position

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The body is lying in a horizontal plane face-down with the back upwards

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Prone Position

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10
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Lengthwise cut that divides the body into right and left portions

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Sagittal Plane

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A horizontal cut that divides the body into superior and inferior portions

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Transverse Plane

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A vertical cut separating the body or organ into anterior and posterior sections

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Frontal Plane

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Towards the front

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Anterior

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Towards the back

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Posterior

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Towards the head, above another part

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Superior

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Towards the feet, below another part

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Inferior

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Towards the sagittal plane, closer to the midline of the body

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Medial

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Away from the median plane, farther from the midline of the body

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Lateral

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Refers to a pair of structures, one on each side

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Bilateral

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glands,hair,nails,

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Integumentary System

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Epidermus, Dermis, then Hypodermis

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Layers of skin

22
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The study of bones

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Osteology

23
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Skull,rib cage, vertebral column, and spinal cord.

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The Axial Skeleton

24
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Pectoral girdle and Pelvic girdle

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The Appendicular Skeleton

25
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provides attachment for arms and hands

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Pectoral girdle

26
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provides attachment for hind limbs

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Pelvic Girdle

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