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anatomy

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the study of the structure of an organism

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physiology

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study of the normal functions of an organism

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tissues

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cells that cluster together for a specialized function

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organ

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made up of at least two different types of tissue

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vital organs

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brain, heart and lungs

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organ system

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tissues and organs that work together to provide a common function

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homeostasis

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constant internal enviroment, aka steady state

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cell metabolism

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sum of the chemical reactions that occur within cells

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aerobic metabolism

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cell metabolism that occurs in the presence of oxygen

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anaerobic metabolism

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cell metabolism that does not require oxygen

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intracellular fluid ICF

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fluid contained within the body’s cells Accounts for 2/3 of fluid

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extracellular fluid ECF

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outside the body’s cells. Accounts for 1/3 of body’s fluid

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dilate

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expanding of blood vessels

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cranial cavity

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located in the head

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spinal cavity

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extends from bottom of skull to lower back

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central nervous system CNS

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made up of brain and spinal cord

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thoracic cavity

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chest

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pericardial cavity

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heart is located within

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pleural cavities

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lungs are located within

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abdominal cavity

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between diaphragm and pelvis

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peritoneal cavity

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potential space between two membranes that line the abdominal cavity

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pelvic cavity

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no seperation, but lower abdominal cavity

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navel

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umbilicus/ belly button

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right upper quadrant

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liver, gallbladder, portions of stomach, major blood vessels

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left upper quadrant

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stomach, spleen, and pancreas

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right lower quadrant

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appendix

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left lower quadrant

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intestines

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saggital plane

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left and right half

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frontal plane

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anterior and posterior

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transverse

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through mid section

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sketal system

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body has 206 bones

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axial skeleton

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includes the skull,spinal column, sternum and ribs

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appendicular skeleton

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upper and lower extremities

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shoulder girdle

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colar bone, shoulder blades

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pelvic girdle

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pelvis

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cranium

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8 bones that make up your head

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cervical spine contains

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7 vertebrae, holds the head

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chest/ thorax

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12 thoracic vertebrae, 12 pairs of ribs

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true ribs

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pairs 1-7 attached in front to sternum

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false ribs

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pairs 8-10, attach to cartilage

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floating ribs

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pairs 11 and 12, not attached in front

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xiphoid process

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inferior position of breast bone

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upper extremities

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bones of shoulder girdle, the arms, forearms, and hands

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lower extremities

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pelvis, upper legs, lower legs, and feet

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skeletal muscles

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move the skeleton, produce heat, maintain posture

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tendons

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strong cords of connective tissue that attach muscle to bone

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ligaments

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groups of connective tissue that attach bones to bones or to cartilage

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muscle tone

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state of partial contraction, when not moving

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smooth involuntary muscle

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found in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, blood vessels, eyes, and bronchi. You cannot control its movements

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cardiac muscle

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found in walls of the heart

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fraction of inspired oxygen

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pecentage of oxygen in the air inhaled

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Spine /vertebral column contains

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32 or 33 vertebrae

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