PRELIM 01 - Introduction to Human Physiology and Pathophysiology Flashcards
Sharp bladed instrument used to cut a specimen
Scalpel/Knife
Cutting tools with two blades joined in the center such that the sharp edges of the blades slip into each other
Scissor
Used in separating tissues, exploring cavities, tracing blood vessels and pointing structures
Probes
Used to grasp small objects, to separate, point and to pull on structures
Forceps
Useful in measuring organs and in many non-dissection lab activities
Ruler
Instrument used to examine objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
Microscope
Studies the structure of body parts and their relationships
Anatomy
Study of how the body and its parts work or function
Physiology
Studies all structures and their function in one region
Regional anatomy
System by system
Systemic anatomy
Defined as the small, structural, and functional unit of an organism
Cell
Defined as a distinct type of material consisting of specialized cells and their products
Tissue
Anatomical position is placed face up
Supine position
Anatomical position is placed face down
Prone position
Combines the posterior and superior of the body
Posterosuperior view
Combines the anterior and superior view
Anterosuperior view
2 types of body cavities
Dorsal body cavity, Ventral body cavity
4 abdominopelvic quadrants
Right upper, Right lower, Left upper, Left lower
9 abdominopelvic regions
Right hypochondriac, Epigastric, Left hypochondriac, Right lumbar, Umbilical, Left lumbar, Right iliac, Hypogastric, Left iliac
2 organs in right hypochondriac region
Liver, Gallbladder
Organ in the epigastric region
Stomach
2 organs in the left hypochondriac region
Diaphragm, Spleen
Organ in the right lumbar region
Ascending colon
2 organs in the umbilical region
Small intestine, Transverse colon
Organ in the left lumbar region
Descending colon
2 organs in the right iliac region
Cecum, Appendix
Organ in the hypogastric region
Urinary bladder
Organ in the left iliac region
Sigmoid colon
5 other examples of body cavities
Oral and digestive cavities, Nasal cavity, Orbital cavities, Middle ear cavities, Synovial cavities
Refers to the head of the skull
Cranial/cephalic region
Refers to the forehead
Frontal region