Overview of Systems Flashcards
Key reflexes for the nervous system
Brain
Spine (spinal cord)
Hypothalamus
Solar plexus
Eyes
Ears, Inner Ear
Nose, Mouth
Sciatic nerve
(Peripheral nerves)
(Skin)
Key reflexes for the endocrine system
Hypothalamus
Pituitary
Pineal
Thyroid/Parathyroids
Thymus
Adrenal glands
Pancreas
Ovaries/Testes
Key reflexes for the respiratory system
Nose
Sinuses
Trachea/Pharynx/Larynx
Bronchi/Bronchioles
Lungs
Diaphragm
Extra: Ileocecal valve (for mucus)
Key reflexes for the cardiovascular system
Heart
Extras:
Lungs and Diaphragm (pressure changes in the thorax from breathing play a role in promoting venous flow)
Lymphatics (all lymph drains into the venous system and lymph helps to maintain blood pressure, prevent edema)
Kidneys (involved in electrolyte and water balance which maintains blood pressure)
Liver (portal circulation travels through the liver, congestion can increase venous pressure, liver stores iron, can play a role in anemia)
Key reflexes for digestive system
Mouth
Teeth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Ileocecal valve
Appendix
Large intestine (7 parts)
Rectum
Anus
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Key reflexes for the urinary system
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Extras:
Eyes - referral for kidneys
Ears - referral for bladder
Prostate - enlargement can obstruct urine flow
Key reflexes for Immune & Lymphatics
Groin lymph
Neck/Jaw Lymph nodes
Lymphatic drainage points (Neck/Jaw and Groin)
Spleen
Thymus
Tonsils/Adenoids
Appendix
Extra:
Ileocecal valve (for infectious or inflammatory conditions associated with excess mucus production)
Key reflexes for the reproductive system
Male:
Testes
Vas deferens
Prostate
Penis
Female:
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Uterus/Vagina
Pelvis/Area relative to reproductive organs
Extras:
Pituitary and Hypothalamus (regulates all endocrine glands)
Breasts
Key reflexes for the musculoskeletal system
Neck
Neck/shoulder ridge
Shoulder and Shoulder Joint/Axilla
Arm
Leg
Jaw
Knee/Thigh/Hip
Hip/Lower Back
Chest/Ribs
Extras:
Vertebrae/spinal cord
Diaphragm
