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36 Cards in this Set
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Gross Anatomy
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-"macroscopic anatomy"
-examination of large structures and features usually visible w/ the unaided eye. |
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Surface Anatomy
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Study of general form and superficial markings.
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Regional Anatomy
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Anatomy of the head, neck or trunk.
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Systematic Anatomy
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study of organ systems, groups of organs that funct. 2gtr in a coordinated manner. Ex: skeletal system>bones, muscular>muscles, cardiovascular>heart, blood and vessels.
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Developmental Anatomy
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describes the changes in form that occur between conception and physical maturity.
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Clinical Anatomy
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medical anatomy:anatomical features that change during illness
Radiographic anatomy:anatomical structures seen using specialized imaging techniques. Surgical anatomy: anatomical landmarks important in surgery |
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Cytology
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The study of cells
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Histology
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Study of tissues
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Tissues
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Froups of cells that work together to perform specific functions.
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Organs
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ex. heart, kidney, liver or brain.
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Homeostasis
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stable internal environment
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Anterior/Ventral
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front/before
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Posterior/Dorsal
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back/behind
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supine
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face up
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prone
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face down
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RUQ
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liver, gallbladder, large intestine, small intestine
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RLQ
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appendix
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LUQ
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Stomach, Spleen
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LLQ
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Urinary bladder
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RUQ
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liver, gallbladder, large intestine, small intestine
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RLQ
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appendix
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LUQ
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Stomach, Spleen
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LLQ
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Urinary bladder
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Cranial/Cephalic
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The head
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Superior
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Above
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Caudal
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The tail
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Inferior
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Below
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Medial
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Toward the body's longitudinal axis
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Lateral
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Away from the body's longitudinal axis
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Proximal
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Toward and attached base
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Distal
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Away from an attached base
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Superficial
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At, near of close to the body surface
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Deep
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Farther from the body surface
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Epithelia
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layers of cells that cover internal or external srufaces
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glands
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structures that produce fluid secretions
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Avascular
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lack of blood vessels
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