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Module 1 (INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY) Flashcards

1
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Study of the parts of human body & their
relations

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General Anatomy

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Deals with the study of shapes and structures
of the human body with special emphasis on
the relationships of the different parts

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Human Anatomy

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4 Divisions of Anatomy

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  • Gross / Macroscopic Anatomy
  • Histology/Microscopic Anatomy
  • Embryology / Developmental Anatomy
  • Neuroanatomy
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4
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Greek word “ana” means?

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apart/up

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Greek word “tome” means?

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to cut/cutting

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Studies the larger structures of the body that are
visible without the aid of magnification

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Gross Anatomy/Macroscopic Anatomy

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Study of the minute structures that can be seen
only with the aid of lenses.

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Histology/Microscope Anatomy

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8
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The branch of anatomy that studies structural
changes of an individual from fertilization to
maturity

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Embryology/Developmental Anatomy

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9
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The sudy of the nervous system

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Neuroanatomy

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10
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5 methods of studying anatomy

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  • Regional/Topographical Anatomy
  • Systemic Anatomy
  • Surface Anatomy
  • Radiographic Anatomy
  • Applied Anatomy
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Study of the relationships of all structures found
in a particular area or region of the body

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Regional/Topographical Anatomy

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5 regions of the body

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  • Head
  • Neck / Cervical Region
  • Trunk / Torso
  • Upper Extremity or Upper Limb
  • Lower Extremity or Lower Limb
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13
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Name the abdominopelvic regions

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Right hypochondriac region –> Epigastric region –> Left hypochondriac region

Right lumbar region –> Umbilical region –> Left lumbar region

Right iliac region –> Hypogastric region –> Left iliac region

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Study in which all parts of the body made up of
the same structure and of related functions are
taken up individually or as a group

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Systemic Anatomy

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Protects against environmental hazards.
Regulates body temperature

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Integumentary System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Provide support and protection for other tissue.
Store calcium and other minerals.
Forms blood

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Skeletal System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Provides movement
Stability of body
Associated collagen fibers and cartilages
found between joints of the bone.

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Articular System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Movement
Provides protection and support for other
tissues

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Muscular System

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19
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WHAT SYSTEM:

Coordinates or moderates activities of other
organ system.
Provides and interprets sensory information
about external condition

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Nervous System

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20
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WHAT SYSTEM:

Distributes blood cells, water and dissolved
materials including nutrients, waste products,
oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Cardiovascular System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Defense against infection and diseases.
Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream.

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Lymphatic System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Absorption of oxygen and discharge of carbon
dioxide

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Respiratory System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Processing of food, absorption of nutrients,
minerals vitamins and water

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Digestive System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Eliminates waste product from blood.
Regulation of blood volume and pressure.

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Urinary System

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WHAT SYSTEM:

Production of male sex cells and hormones.
Production of female sex cells and hormones.
Site of fertilization, fetal development, birth &
nourishment

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Reproductive System

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26
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WHAT SYSTEM:

Integrative
Maintenance of internal environment
Controls structural and functional changes
during development

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Endocrine

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27
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Includes the use of plain x-rays as well as x-rays
taken through the introduction of various dyes
into the blood stream or ingested.
Study of structures based on the used of plain xrays, CT scans, angiography.

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Radiographic Anatomy

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28
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Application of anatomical knowledge to diagnosis
and treatment

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Applied Anatomy

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29
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Materials used in studying Anatomy

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  • BOOKS
  • CHARTS, DRAWINGS, AND ATLASES
  • HUMAN MODELS OR CADAVERS
  • LIVING BODY
30
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Four Basic Reference System

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  • Direction
  • Fundamental Planes
  • Cavities
  • Structural Units
31
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A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves.

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Median/Sagittal Plane

32
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A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left EQUAL halves.

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Midsagittal Plane

33
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A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left UNEQUAL halves.

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Parasagittal Plane

34
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A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior halves.

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Coronal/Frontal Plane

35
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A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior halves.

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Transverse Plane

36
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Descriptive terms related to sagittal plane:

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Medial and Lateral

37
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Medial means?

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towards the midline

38
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Lateral means?

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away from the midline

39
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Descriptive terms related to the frontal plane:

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Anterior (Ventral) and Posterior (Dorsal)

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Anterior (Ventral) means?

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Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body

41
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Posterior (Dorsal) means?

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Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body

42
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Descriptive terms related to the transverse plane:

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Superior (Cranial) and Inferior (Caudal)

43
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Superior (Cranial) means?

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describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper

44
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Inferior (Caudal) means?

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describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail

45
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Proximal means?

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closer to the central axis of the body

46
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External means?

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farther from the central axis of the body

47
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Superficial means?

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nearer the surface of the body

48
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Deep means?

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away from the surface of the bod

49
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It refers to the walls of a cavity.

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Somatic or parietal

50
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It refers to the organs within the cavity.

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Visceral

51
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What cavities is located in the anterior aspect of
the body (Ventral Cavity)?

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Ventral cavity consists of:
- Thoracic Cavity
- Abdomino-Pelvic Cavity

52
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Thoracic cavity contains what:

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Pleural cavities, mediastinum, pericardial cavity

53
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Cavity that houses the lungs:

A

Pleural Cavity

54
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Where Trachea, Esophagus can be found:

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Mediastinum

55
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It houses the Heart, Great Vessels:

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Pericardial Cavity

56
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Cavity primarily in digestive system.

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Abdominal cavity

57
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Cavity primarily in reproductive system

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Pelvic cavity

58
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What cavities is located in the posterior aspect of
the body (Dorsal Cavity)?

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Dorsal cavity consists of:
- Cranial Cavity
- Spinal/Vertebral Cavity

59
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It is in the anterior portion of the dorsal cavity which houses the brain.

A

Cranial Cavity

60
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It is in the posterior portion of the dorsal cavity which
houses the spinal cord.

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Spinal/Vertebral Cavity

61
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Fundamental unit of all living things

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Cell

62
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Collection of similar cells having the same
functions

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Tissue

63
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A group of fundamental tissues bound together
in the performance of a given function

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Organ

64
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A group of organs similar in origin and
structure, united together in the performance of a
given function

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System

65
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Four fundamental tissues

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A. Epithelial
B. Connective
C. Muscular
D. Nervous

66
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This tissue covers the surface of the body and line the various body cavities, ducts, and vessels

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Epithelial Tissue

67
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It is derived from the mesoderm and has the following functions:
a. Support (cartilages and bones)
b. For the attachment of other tissues (tendons, ligaments, and fascia)
c. Specialized function (blood)

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Connective Tissue

68
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It is composed of specialized cells capable of contracting, and thereby decreasing in length.

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Muscular Tissue

69
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It forms the brain, spinal cord and nerves. These transmit messages throughout the body.

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Nervous Tissue

70
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Type of muscular tissue that moves the skeleton.

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Skeletal

71
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Type of muscular tissue that propel blood throughout the body.

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Cardiac

72
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Type of muscular tissue that aid in digestion by moving food
through the digestive tract.

A

Smooth

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