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Whats the deffinition of anatomy?
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The study of structures that are visible with the unaided eye
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How many body systems are there?
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11
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What type of approach did we take with anatomy? Systemic or regional?
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Systemic
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This type of plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
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coronal
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This plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts
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Transverse (horizontal)
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This plane divides the body into left and right parts
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sagital (median)
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This divides the body into any other angle other than coronal, transverse or sagital
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oblique
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What are the two cavities that are in the posterior portion of the body
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1. cranial
2. vertebral - bones of the vertebral column that enclose the spinal chord |
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What are the two cavities in the anterior part of the body
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1. thoracic
2. abdominopelvic |
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Are the anterior portions of the body open or closed
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Not completely closed
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What type membranes separate the organs in the anterior part of the body
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Serous membranes
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what's found in the thoracic cavity
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pleaural cavity
and mediastunum pericardial cavity thymus esophagus trachea major blood vessels of the heart |
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How many regions is the abdominopelvic cavity
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2 separated by line at the tops of the left and right ilia
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What does the abdominal cavity contain
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much of the digestive system and urinary system
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What does the pelvic cavity contain
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Some of the large intestine
bladder and urethra internal reproductive organs |
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Regional term for nose
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nasal
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Regional term for mouth
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buccal
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Regional term for neck
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cervical
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Regional term for shoulder
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deltoid
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Regional term for armpit
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axillary
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Regional term for arm
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brachial
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Regional term for front of elbow
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antecubital
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Regional term for forearm
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antebrachial
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Regional term for hip
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coxal
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Regional term for wrist
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carpal
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Regional term for palm
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palmar
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Regional term for finger
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digital
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Regional term for thigh
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femoral
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Regional term for knee
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patellaar
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Regional term for leg
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crural
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Regional term for foot
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pes
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Regional term for head
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cephalic
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Regional term for forehead
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frontal
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Regional term for eye
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orbital
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Regional term for cheek
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bucal
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Regional term for chin
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mental
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Regional term for sternum
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sternal
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Regional term for chest
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pectoral
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Regional term for breast
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mammary
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Regional term for abdomen
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abodminal
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Regional term for groin
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inguinal
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Regional term for anke
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tarsal
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Regional term for genitals
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pubic
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Regional term for surrounding the brain
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cranial
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Regional term for ear
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otic
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spinal column
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vertebral
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elbow
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olecranal
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buttock
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gluteal
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heel
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calcaneal
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back of head
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occipital
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lower back
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lumbar
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anus
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perineal
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back of knee
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popliteal
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Which statement best describes the relationship between structure and function?
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the anatomy of specific body parts often suggests their functions
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Cytology is the study of ____________ and their structures, while histology is the study of ____________.
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single cells, tissues
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The study of the structure and relationships of large body parts that are visible without a microscope is termed macroscopic or ____________ anatomy.
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gross
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Which branch of gross anatomy considers both superficial anatomic markings and internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin?
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surface anatomy
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Which anatomic specialty follows changes in structure within an individual from conception through maturity?
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developmental anatomy
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The study of body structures visualized by scanning procedures such as ultrasound or x-rays is called ____________ anatomy.
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radiographic
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The word root pathos, as in "pathologic anatomy," means
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disease
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Which of the following entities represents the highest level of organization?
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organism
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Tissues can best be described as
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precise organizations of similar cells that perform specialized functions
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Structures consisting of two or more tissue types that work together to perform specific functions are called
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organs
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Which of the following is not a basic property or feature of all organisms?
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circulation
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The consistent internal environment maintained by control and regulatory mechanisms within an organism is called
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homeostasis
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Which of the following does not correctly pair an organ with its organ system?
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heart, lymphatic system
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The trachea is part of the ____________ system.
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respiratory
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Which organ system controls body movement and responds to sensory stimuli?
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nervous
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The ____________ is an organ of both the endocrine and lymphatic systems.
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thymus
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Which statement does not accurately describe the anatomic position?
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palms are pressed lightly against the thighs
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Which anatomic plane would section the body into matching left and right sides?
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midsagittal
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Which anatomic plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
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transverse
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The directional term ____________ refers to a body part that is toward the head, or above.
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superior
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Which term describes a part that is closest to the point of attachment to the trunk?
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proximal
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The diaphragm is located between which two body cavities?
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thoracic and abdominopelvic
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During embryonic development, the ventral cavity arises from a space called the
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coelom
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The mediastinum does not contain the
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lungs
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Which human body region includes the heel of the foot?
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calcaneal
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The buccal region is the area of the
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cheek
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The thigh is identified as the ____________ region.
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femoral
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The calf is anatomically known as what body region?
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sural
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Which abdominopelvic region typically contains the urinary bladder?
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hypogastric
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