Systemic Anatomy Flashcards
Skeletal system
Osteology
Bones and cartilage (shape, support, movement, protects vital organs)
Articular system
Arthrology
Joints and associated ligaments (connect bones; sites of movement)
Muscular system
Myology
Skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles
Nervous system
Neurology
Controls functions of organ systems. CNS: brain, spinal cord. PNS: nerves, ganglia.
Circulatory system
Angiology
Transports body fluids. Cardiovascular & Lymphatic systems.
Cardiovascular system
Cardiology
Heart & blood vessels. Pump blood. Deliver needs & remove wastes.
Lymphatic system (network of lymphatic vessels)
Extract lymph from interstitial fluid part > filter thru lymph nodes > bloodstream.
Lymph
Excessive tissue fluid.
Interstitial
Intercellular
Alimentary system
Gastroenterology
Digestive system: mouth to anus + associated organs & glands.
Urinary system
Urology
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. Produce, move, store & excrete urine.
Reproductive system
(Gynecology - females)
(Andrology - males)
Gonads, ducts and genitalia.
Female: nourish & deliver fetus.
Endocrine system (Endocrinology)
Secretes hormones. Specialised glands, cells & nerve endings.
Hormones
Organic molecules carried by circulatory system to distant effector cells throughout body.
Locomotor system / Apparatus
Orthopaedics
Passive skeletal, articular & active muscle systems - together move body.
