Organization Of The Body Flashcards

1
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The use of maps and other aids to find a geographical position is called?

A

Orienteering

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2
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In this position, the body is in an erect (standing) posture with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward

A

Anatomical Position

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3
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Is a reference position that gives meaning to the directional terms used to describe the body parts and regions

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Anatomical Position

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4
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For a ___-legged animal, the terms dorsal and ventral are commonly used instead of superior and inferior

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Four

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5
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To the left of the body

A

Left

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6
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To the right of the body

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Right

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7
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Toward the side; away from the midsagittal plane

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Lateral

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8
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Toward the midsagittal plan; away from the side

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Medial

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9
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Toward the front of the body

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Anterior

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10
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Toward the back (rear) of the body

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Posterior

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11
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Toward the top of the body

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Superior

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12
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Toward the bottom of the body

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Inferior

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13
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Along (or toward) the vertebral surface of the body

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Dorsal

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14
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Along (toward) the belly surface of the body

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Ventral

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15
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Toward the tail (four-legged animal)

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Caudal

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16
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Toward the head (four-legged anima)

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Cephalad

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17
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Toward the trunk (describes relative position in a limb or other appendage)

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Proximal

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18
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Away from the trunk or point of attachment

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Distal

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19
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Toward an internal organ; away from the outer wall (describes position inside a body cavity)

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Visceral

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20
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Toward the wall; away from the internal structures

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Parietal

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21
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Toward the inside of a part; away from the surface

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Deep

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22
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Toward the surface of a part; away from the inside

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Superficial

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23
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Refers to an inner region, or medulla

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Medullary

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24
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Refers to an outer region, or cortex

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Cortical

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25
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Refers to lying face upward

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Supine

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26
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Refers to lying face downward

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Prone

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27
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Refers to a part cut along a plane

A

Section

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28
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Is a geometrical concept referring to an imagined flat surface

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Plane

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29
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Refers to a part cut crosswise

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Cross-section

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30
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Is a cut made lengthwise

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Longitudinal section

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31
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Extends from anterior to posterior and superior to inferior, dividing the body into left and right position

A

Sagittal plane

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32
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Refers to a sagittal plane the divides the body into exactly equal left and right portions

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Midsagittal plane

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33
Q

Also called coronal plane, divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

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Frontal plane

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34
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Also called a transverse plane, divides the body into superior and inferior portions

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Horizontal Plane

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35
Q

Other term for internal organs

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Viscera

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36
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Are found in any of a number of cavities (spaces) within the body

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Viscera

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37
Q

The 2 principal groups of body cavities

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Dorsal cavities
Ventral cavities

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38
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Divisions of the dorsal cavities

A

Cranial cavity
Spinal cavity

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39
Q

Division if the ventral cavities

A

Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity

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40
Q

Within the skull. Organ: brain

A

Cranial cavity

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41
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Within the vertebral column. Organ: Spinal cord

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Spinal cavity

42
Q

Within the rib cage

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Thoracic cavity

43
Q

Left one-third and right one-third of the thoracic cavity. Organ: lung

A

Pleural cavities

44
Q

Middle one-third of thorax. Organs: heart, trachea, esophagus

A

Mediastinum

45
Q

From the diaphragm to the bottom of the trunk

A

Abdominopelvic cavity

46
Q

From the diaphragm to the rim of the pelvic bones. Organs: stomach, liver, most of the intestines, pancreas, spleen, kidneys

A

Abdominal cavity

47
Q

From the pelvic rim to the floor of the trunk. Organs: portion of the intestines, ovaries, uterus, urinary bladder

A

Pelvic cavity

48
Q

Top right region (hypochondriac means “below rib cartilage”)

A

Right hypochondriac region

49
Q

Top middle region ____ means “near the stomach”)

A

Epigastric region

50
Q

Top left region

A

Left hypochondriac region

51
Q

Middle right region (lumbar refers to lumbar vertebrae in lower back)

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Right lumbar region

52
Q

Central region (____ refers to the umbilicus, or navel)

A

Umbilical region

53
Q

Middle left region (____ refers to lumbar vertebrae in lower back)

A

Left lumbar region

54
Q

Lower right region (____ refers to ilium, the bowl-like part of the hip bone)

A

Right iliac region

55
Q

Lower middle region (____ means “below the stomach”)

A

Hypogastric region

56
Q

Lower left region

A

Left iliac region

57
Q

4 quadrants of abdominopelvic cavity

A

Right upper quadrant
Left upper quadrant
Right lower quandrant
Left lower quadrant

58
Q

These names are useful not only for identifying surface features but also for the underlying muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels

A

Surface regions

59
Q

Area overlying the abdominal cavity

A

Abdominal

60
Q

Forearm

A

Antebrachial

61
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Armpit

A

Axillary

62
Q

Upper Arm

A

Brachial

63
Q

Cheek

A

Buccal

64
Q

Wrist

A

Carpal

65
Q

Carpal

A

Wrist

66
Q

Neck

A

Cervical

67
Q

Hip

A

Coxal

68
Q

Anterior leg (shin)

A

Crural

69
Q

Anterior of elbow

A

Cubital

70
Q

Thigh

A

Femoral

71
Q

Lateral leg

A

Fibular (peroneal)

72
Q

Chin

A

Mental

73
Q

NOSE

A

Nasal

74
Q

Mouth

A

Oral

75
Q

Eye

A

Orbital

76
Q

Anterior knee joint

A

Patellar

77
Q

Lower front of trunk, between thighs

A

Pubic

78
Q

Ankle

A

Tarsal

79
Q

Chest

A

Thoracic

80
Q

Navel

A

Umbilical

81
Q

Heel

A

Calcaneal

82
Q

Neck

A

Cervical

83
Q

Lateral region between the ribs and pelvis

A

Flank

84
Q

Buttocks

A

Gluteal

85
Q

Lower back

A

Lumbar

86
Q

Posterior of head

A

Occipital

87
Q

Posterior knee head

A

Popliteal

88
Q

Shoulder blade

A

Scapular

89
Q

Calf

A

Sural

90
Q

Chest (including upper back through midback)

A

Thoracic

91
Q

Skin

Protection, temperature regulation, sensation

A

Integumentary system

92
Q

Bones, ligaments

Support, protection, movement, mineral/fat storage, blood protection

A

Skeletal

93
Q

Skeletal muscle, tendons

Movement, posture, heat production

A

Muscular

94
Q

Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs

Control/regulation/coordination of other systems, sensation, memory

A

Nervous

95
Q

Pituitary gland, adrenals, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, and other glands

Control/regulation of other systems

A

Endocrine

96
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Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries

Exchange and transport of materials

A

Cardiovascular

97
Q

Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thymus, tonsils

Immunity, fluid balance

A

Lymphatic

98
Q

Lungs, bronchial tree, trachea, larynx, nasal cavity

Gas exchange, acid-based balance

A

Respiratory

99
Q

Stomach, intestine, esophagus, liver, mouth, pancreas

Breakdown and absorption of nutrients, elimination of waste

A

Digestive

100
Q

Kidney, ureters, bladder, urethra

Excretion of waste, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance

A

Urinary

101
Q

Testes, vas deferens, prostate, seminal vesicles, penis

Continuity of genetic information

A

Reproductive male

102
Q

Ovaries, fallopian rubes, uterus, vagina

Reproduction, nurturing of offspring

A

Reproductive (female)