Test 1 Flashcards
Describe anatomical position
Standing body erect, facing forward, upper limbs at the sides, feet slightly apart, palms forward and thumbs out
On what week does the fetal stage start?
Week 9
Epithelial cells are found where on the body? (specific and non specific)
Covers organs and the body, lines body cavities, and lines hollow organs
Which muscle type is voluntarily controlled?
Skeletal muscle
How does the sagittal plane section the body?
Divides the body into left and right portions (not necessarily equal)
What is Neurulation?
It is the first event of organogenesis and it gives rise to the brain and spinal cord of an embryo. The neural plate folds inward as a neural groove with prominent neural folds
Describe a nucleus
It is the control center of the cell and is composed of the nucleolus, nuclear envelope, and chromatin. It is where ribosomes are produced.
What is the root language for science?
Latin
List the properties of smooth muscle.
Non-striated, involuntary. Found in walls of organs, walls of blood vessel, and skin
The skin produces what vitamin?
Vitamin D
In which week does the fetus look distinctly human?
Week 8
What type of epithelium is best for the absorption of materials?
Simple columnar
What are the 3 types of muscle tissues?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
What are the 2 glands of the skin?
Sebaceous Glands and Sweat Glands
What is gestation?
Length of prenatal development; 9 months
What is the smallest living unit of an organism?
A cell
What is developmental anatomy?
The changes from conception to maturity
Which body cavity is the umbilicus associated?
Abdominal cavity
What is the role of mitochondria?
To generate energy (ATP); Powerhouse