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Anatomy |
Studies the form and structure of the body, examines the relationship among parts of the body as well as the structure of organs. |
Greek root that means "to cut apart" |
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Physiology |
Examines how the body FUNCTIONS, the study of chemistry and physics of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life. |
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Homeostasis |
The tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium within it's internal environment |
One in the body |
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Microscopic Anatomy |
Examines structures that cannot be observed by the unaided eye |
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What are the 2 main divisions of specimens examined under microscope? |
Cytology and Histology |
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Cytology |
The study of body cells and their internal STRUCTURE |
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Histology |
The study of tissues |
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Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy |
Investigates structures visible to the unaided eye. |
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What 5 ways can specimens be examined in Macroscopic Anatomy? |
Regional, Embryology Comparative, Systemic and Surface |
RECSS |
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Systemic Anatomy |
Study of structures that make up a discrete body system; a group of structures that work together to perform a unique body function. |
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Regional Anatomy |
Examines all the structures in a particular region of the body; the study of interrelationships of all structures in a specific body region. E.g. the abdomen |
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Surface Anatomy |
Focuses on superficial anatomic markings and related internal body structures. |
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Comparative Anatomy |
Examines similarities and differences in anatomy of DIFFERENT SPECIES |
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Embryology |
Studies developmental changes from conception to birth. |
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What are the 2 types of specialized branches of Anatomy? |
Pathological and Radiographic |
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Pathologic Anatomy |
Examines anatomic changes RESULTING FROM DISEASE |
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Radiographic Anatomy |
Investigates internal structures by scanning procedures |
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What are the 5 subdiciplines of physiology that focus on a particular body system? |
Cardiovascular, Nuerophysiology, Respiratory, Reproductive, and Pathophisiology |
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Cardiovascular physiology |
The functioning of the heart, blood vessels and blood. |
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Neurophysiology |
The functioning of nerves and nervous system organs |
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Resipriratory Physiology |
The functioning of respiratory organs |
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Reproductive physiology |
The functioning of the reproductive hormones and the reproductive cycle. |
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Pathophysiology |
The relationship between the function of an organ system and disease or injury to the system. |
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Levels of Structural Organization of the Human Body |
Chemical Level, Cellular Level, Tissue Level, Organ Level, Organ System Level, Organismal Level |
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Integumentary System |
Encloses internal body structures-site of many sensory receptors(i.e. skin) |
Hair, Skin and Nails |
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Skeletal system |
Supports the body- enables movement(with muscular system) |
Cartilage, Bones and Joints |
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Muscular System |
Enables movement(with skeletal system) helps maintain body temperature |
Skeletal Mucles and Tendons |
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Nervous System |
Detects and processes sensory information, activates bodily responses. |
Brain, Spinal cord, Peripheral nerves |
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Endocrine System |
Secretes hormones, regulates bodily processes |
Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands and Testes/Ovaries |
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Cardiovascular System |
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Equalizes temperature in the body |
Heart, Blood vessels |
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Lymphatic System |
Returns fluid to blood and defends against pathogens |
Thymus, Lymph Nodes, Spleen and Lymphatic Vessels |
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Digestive System |
Processes food used by the body and removes waste from the undigested food |
Stomach, Liver, Gall Bladder, Large intestine and Small intestine |
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Urinary System |
Controls water balance in the body and removes waste from blood and excretes them |
Kidneys and urinary bladder |
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Male Reproductive system |
Produces sex hormones and gametes and deliver gametes to female |
Epididymus and Testes |
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Female Reproductive System |
Produce sex hormones and gametes also supports embryo/fetus until birth and produces milk for an infant. |
Mammary Glands, Ovaries and Urterus |
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What system is this? |
Integumentary System |
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What system is this? |
Skeletal System |
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What system is this? |
Muscular System |
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What system is this? |
Nervous |
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What system is this? |
Urinary System |
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What system is this? |
Digestive system |
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What system is this? |
Endocrine System |
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What system is this? |
Lymphatic System |
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What system is this? |
Cardiovascular System |
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What system is this? |
Respiratory System |
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What system is this? |
Male Reproductive system |
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What system is this? |
Female Reproductive system |
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Metabolism |
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur with in the body; composed of anabolism and catabolism, both occurring simultaneously and continually to keep us alive. |
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Anabolism |
Small molecules joined to form larger ones |
Utilizes energy |
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Anabolic reactions |
Building reactions and they consume(utilize) energy |
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Catabolism |
Large molecules broken down into smaller ones |
Releases energy |
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Catabolic reaction |
Breaks materials down and release energy |
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Properties of all Organisims |
Organization and order Metabolism (anabolism&catabolism) Grow and develop Responsiveness Regulation Homeostasis Reproduce |
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Cranium |
Anterior Cranial |
Skull |
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Frons |
Anterior Frontal |
Forehead |
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Oculus |
Anterior Orbital/Ocular |
Eye |
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Bucca |
Anterior Buccal |
Cheek |
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Facies |
Anterior Facial |
Face |
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Auris |
Anterior Otic |
Ear |
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Nasus |
Anterior Nasal |
Nose |
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Oris |
Anterior Oral |
Mouth |
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Mentis |
Anterior mental |
Chin |
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Front Cervicis |
Anterior Cervical |
Neck |
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Thorcis/thorax |
Anterior thoracic |
Chest |
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Axilla |
Anterior Axillary |
Armpit |
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Mamma |
Anterior Mammary |
Breast |
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Antecubitis |
Anterior Antecubital |
Front of elbow |
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Abdomen |
Anterior Abdominal |
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Antebrachium |
Anterior Antebrachial |
Front of forearm |
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Umbilicus |
Anterior Umbilical |
Naval |
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Carpus |
Anterior Carpal |
Wrist |
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Hip |
Anterior Coxal |
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Pelvis |
Anterior Pelvic |
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Pollex |
Thumb |
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Palma |
Anterior Palmar |
Palm |
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Digits/ phalanges |
Anterior Digital or Phalangeal |
Fingers |
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Inguen |
Anterior Inguinal |
Groin |
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Pubis |
Anterior Pubic |
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Patella |
Anterior Patellar |
Kneecap |
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Femur |
Anterior Femoral |
Thigh |
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Crus |
Anterior Crural |
Front of Leg |
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Tarsus |
Anterior Tarsal |
Ankle |
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Pes |
Anterior Pedal |
Front of foot |
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Digits/ Phalanges |
Anterior Digital/Phalangeal |
Toes |
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Cephalon |
Posterior Cephalic |
Head |
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Shoulder |
Posterior Acromial |
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Dorsum |
Posterior Dorsal |
Back |
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Brachium |
Posterior brachial |
Back of Arm |
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Olecranon |
Posterior Olecranal |
Back of Elbow |
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Lumbus |
Posterior Lumbar |
Loin |
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Sacrum |
Posterior Sacral |
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Antebrachium |
Posterior Antebrachial |
Back of forearm |
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Manus |
Posterior Manual |
Back of Hand |
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Gluteus |
Posterior Gluteal |
Buttock |
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Femur |
Posterior Femoral |
Back of thigh |
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Sura |
Posterior Sural |
Calf |
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Calcaneous |
Posterior Calacaneal |
Heel of Foot |
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Planta |
Posterior Plantar |
Sole of Foot |
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Dorsum |
Anterior, top of the arch |
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What are the relative postions? |
Anterior and Posterior |
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What are the relative postions? |
Superior and Inferior |
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What are the relative positions? |
Medial and Lateral |
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What are the relative positions? |
Proximal and Distal |
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Name the 3 most commonly used planes? |
Sagittal, Frontal(coronal) and Transverse |
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Name the planes |
Blue-Coronal Green-Transverse Yellow-Midsagittal |
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Coronal Section |
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Transverse section |
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Midsagittal |
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A- Dorsal cavity B- Cranial cavity C- Vertebral cavity D- Thoracic cavity E- Diaphragm F- Adominal cavity G- Pelvic cavity |
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A- Cranial cavity B- Vertebral cavity C- Ventral body cavity D- Adomino-pelvic cavity E- Pelvic cavity F- Abdominal cavity G- Diaphragm H- Pericardial cavity within the Mediastinum I- Thoracic cavity J- Pleural cavity K- Superior Mediastinum |
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A- RIGHT HYPOCHONDRIAC REGION B- EPIGASTRIC REGION C- LEFT HYPOCHONDRIAC REGION D- RIGHT LUMBAR REGION E- UMBILICAL REGION F- LEFT LUMBER REGION G- RIGHT ILIAC REGION H- HYPOGASTRIC REGION I- LEFT ILIAC REGION |
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A- Right Upper Quadrant B- Left Upper Quadrant C- Right Lower Quadrant D- Left Lower Quadrant |
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Serous Membrane |
Lines the Pericardial cavity and reflects back to cover the heart |
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A- Visceral Pericardium B- Pericardial Cavity C- Parietal Pericardium |
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