WEEK 1 Flashcards

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A field in the biological sciences concerned with the
identification and description of the body structures of
living things.

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Anatomy

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A field in the biological sciences concerned with the functions of the structures (cells, tissues, and, organs).

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Physiology

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3
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God is with you

Branch of anatomy: The study of surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation.

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Surface Anatomy

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Branch of anatomy: The study of structures that can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.

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Microscopic Anatomy

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The smallest unit of matter that can participate in chemical reactions.

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Atoms

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Branch of anatomy: The study of the development of the first eight (8) weeks of development after fertilization of the human egg.

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Embryology

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To God be the glory

It is made up of cells and extracellular matrix that work to perform a particular function.

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Tissues

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8
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Composed of fibers and ground substance.

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Extracellular Matrix

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9
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Branch of anatomy: The study of the complete development of an individual from fertilization to death.

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Developmental Biology

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A motion of the whole body and even the organelles within the cells.

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Movement

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Branch of anatomy: It studies changes (gross to microscopic) in organs or tissues associated with the disease process.

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Pathological Anatomy

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Branch of physiology: the study of the function of the lungs and air passageways

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Respiratory Physiology

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12
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Branch of physiology: The study of the function of the kidneys

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Renal Physiology

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Branch of anatomy: Studies the structures that can be seen by the naked eye

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Gross Anatomy

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14
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This type of tissue contracts to make body parts move and generates heat

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Muscular Tissue

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15
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The basic structural and functional unit of life forms.

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Cell

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Structures that are composed of two or more different types of tissues. They have specific functions and usually recognizable shapes.

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Organs

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16
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At this level of structural organization, different types of tissues are joined together.

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Organ level

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16
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This very basic level of structural organization can be compared to the letters of the alphabet and includes atoms and molecules.

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Chemical level

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17
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Branch of physiology: Studies the function of the heart and blood vessels.

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Cardiovascular Physiology

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17
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Branch of anatomy: Studies the structures found within specific regions of the body.

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Regional Anatomy

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18
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This type of tissue covers body surfaces, lines hollow organs and cavities, and forms glands.

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Epithelial Tissue

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19
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All the parts of the human body functioning together constitutes this level of organizational structure

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Organismal level

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20
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Branch of Physiology: The study of the body’s defense against invading microorganisms.

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Immunology

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21
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It is the sum of all the chemical processes that occur in the body.

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Metabolism

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22
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Production of new individuals. Formation of new cells for tissue repair or replacement

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Reproduction

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23
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Any process that living things use to actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival

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Homeostasis

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24
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Branch of anatomy: The study of the structures of specific body systems.

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Systemic Anatomy

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25
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This tissue type carries information from one part of the body to another through nerve impulses.

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Nervous Tissue

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26
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This level of structural organization consists of related organs with a common function.

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System level

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27
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The scientific study of cells

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Cell biology/Cytology

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28
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The breakdown of complex chemical substances into simpler components.

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Catabolism

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29
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Examiner listens to body sounds to evaluate the functioning of certain organs, often using a stethoscope to amplify the sounds

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Auscultation

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30
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Development of a cell from an unspecialized to a specialized state.

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Differentiation

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31
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Sets a range of values within which a controlled condition should be maintained

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Control center

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32
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It reverses the change in the controlled condition.

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Negative Feedback

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33
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If combined together, they will form organelles.

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Molecules

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34
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Branch of physiology: The study of hormones

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Endocrinology

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35
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An increase in the body size that results from the increase in the number and size of the cells.

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Growth

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36
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This type of tissue connects, supports, and protects body organs while distributing blood vessels to other tissues.

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Connective Tissue

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37
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The study of the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues.

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Histology

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38
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Branch of physiology: The study of the function of the nerves

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Neurophysiology

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39
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It is the building of complex chemical substances from smaller and simpler components.

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Anabolism

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40
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The ability to detect and respond to changes within and outside of the body.

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Responsiveness

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41
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The majority of the bacteria that make us sick; replicate at the normal body temperature of 37° C.

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Mesophiles

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42
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A cycle of events in which the status of body condition is monitored, evaluated, changed, re-monitored, re-evaluated, and so on.

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Feedback System

43
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Reclining body position in which the body is lying face down

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Prone

44
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The upper part of a structure; towards the head.

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Superior/Cranial

45
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It is also known as the chest cavity; It is formed by the ribs, muscles of the chest, sternum, and a portion of the vertebral column.

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Thoracic Cavity

46
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The vertical plane that divides the body or organ into the right and left side

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Sagittal Plane

47
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Body structure that receives output from the control center and produces a response or effect that changes controlled condition

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Effector

48
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It supports the head and attaches it to the trunk

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Neck

49
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On the opposite side of the body as another structure

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Contralateral

50
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It tends to strengthen or reinforce a change in one body’s controlled conditions.

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Positive Feedback

51
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This cavity is a fluid-filled space that encloses the heart.

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Pericardial Cavity

52
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Passes through the body or organ at an angle other than 90°

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Oblique Plane

53
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The examiner feels body surfaces with the hands.

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Palpation

54
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Branch of physiology: Changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity.

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Exercise Physiology

55
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Fluid within cells

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Intracellular Fluid

56
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Any abnormality of structure or function.

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Disorder

57
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The science that deals with why, when, and where diseases occur and how they are transmitted among individuals in a community

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Epidemiology

58
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Descriptions of any region or part of the human body assume that it is in a standard position of reference.

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Anatomical Position

59
Q

This region of the body consists the skull and face

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Head

60
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Body structure that monitors changes in a controlled condition and sends input to a control center.

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Receptor/Sensor

61
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This major region of the body consists of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

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Trunk

62
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Towards the surface of the body.

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Superficial

63
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Divides the body equally

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Midsagittal/Median Plane

64
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Separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

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Diaphragm

65
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This cavity contains the urinary bladder, some portions of the large intestine, and internal organs of the male and female reproductive system

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Pelvic Cavity

66
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Divides the body into superior and inferior sections.

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Transverse/Horizontal Plane

67
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Away from the midline; divides the body unequally

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Parasagittal Plane

68
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Thin, pliable tissue that covers, lines, and partitions structures

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Membranes

69
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The fluid outside body cells

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Extracellular Fluid

70
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Is a post-mortem (after death) examination of the body and dissection of its internal organs to confirm or determine the cause of death.

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Autopsy

71
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Line cavities or tubes that open to the exterior portion of the body. E.g: Nasal cavity, Oral cavity

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Mucous Membranes

72
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Farther from the attachment of the limb to the trunk, or farther from the origin of the structure

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Distal

73
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Away from the surface

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Deep

74
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Normal process characterized by a progressive decline in the body’s ability to restore homeostasis

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AGINGGGGGGGG

75
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Organs inside the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are called?

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Viscera

76
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Imaginary flat surfaces that pass through the body parts.

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Planes

77
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Nearer to or at the front of the body

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Anterior/Ventral

78
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Words that describe the position of one body part relative to another.

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Directional Terms

79
Q

This cavity contains the spinal cord.

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Vertebral/Spinal Cavity

80
Q

Gwapo si Rafael John Dubria

The central portion of the thoracic cavity between the lungs; extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the first rib to the diaphragm; contains the heart, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and several large blood vessels.

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Mediastinum

81
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This cavity extends from the diaphragm to the groin and is encircled by the abdominal muscular wall and the bones and muscles of the pelvis

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

82
Q

The serous membrane of the pericardial cavity

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Pericardium

83
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The serous membrane of the abdominal cavity

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Peritoneum

84
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Away from the head, or the lower part of a structure

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Inferior

85
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Nearer to the midline

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Medial

86
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Nearer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk; nearer to the origination of a structure.

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Proximal

87
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On the same side of the body as another structure

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Ipsilateral

88
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Between a more medial and more lateral structure.

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Intermediate

89
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Near to or at the back of the body

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Posterior/Dorsal

90
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Divides the body into front and back

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Frontal/Coronal Plane

91
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Spaces that enclose internal organs

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Body Cavities

92
Q

This cavity is formed by cranial bones and contains the brain

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Cranial Cavity

93
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This cavity houses the lungs and has two fluid-filled spaces that enclose them.

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Pleural Cavity

94
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Thin lining epithelium that lines the wall of the cavity

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Parietal Layer

95
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Thin epithelium that adheres to the viscera or organs

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Visceral Layer

96
Q

Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains the liver, right kidney, gall bladder, large/small intestine

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Right Hypochondriac Region

97
Q

Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains the Sigmoid colon, descending colon, and the small intestine

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Left Iliac Region

98
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Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains the duodenum, small intestine, and transverse colon.

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Umbilical Region

99
Q

Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains the bladder, Sigmoid colon, small intestine, and reproductive organs

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Hypogastric Region

100
Q

Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains liver, stomach, spleen, duodenum, adrenal glands, and pancreas

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Epigastric Region

101
Q

Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains the descending colon, small intestine, and left kidney

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Left Lumbar Region

102
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Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains the liver’s tip, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, large/small intestines

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Left Hypochondriac Region

103
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Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal cavity contains the appendix, cecum, ascending colon, and small intestine.

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Right Iliac Region

104
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Not to be confused with the abdominal quadrants

This abdominal region contains the appendix, small intestine, and the right kidney.

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Right Lumbar Region

105
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Reclining body position in which the body is lying face up.

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Supine

106
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The science that deals with the effects and uses of drugs in the treatment of disease.

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Pharmacology

107
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Is the science and skill of distinguishing one disorder or disease from another.

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Diagnosis

108
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This region of the body consists of extremities that are attached to the trunk and includes the shoulder, elbow, armpit, etc.

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Upper Limbs

109
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This region of the body consists of extremities that are attached to the trunk and includes the buttocks, thigh, leg, etc.

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Lower Limbs

110
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This region of the body consists of extremities that are attached to the trunk and includes the buttocks, thigh, leg, etc.

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Lower Limbs