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Characteristics of Life:
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1. Movement 2. Responsiveness 3. Growth 4. Reproduction 5. Respiration 6. Digestion 7. Absorption 8. Circulation 9. Assimilation 10. Excretion |
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Requirements of Living Organisms:
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1. Water 2. Foods 3. Oxygen 4. Heat 5. Pressure |
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Levels of Organization:
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atom> molecule> macromolecule> organelle> cell> tissue> organ> organ system> organism |
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What is homeostasis?
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The condition of a relatively stable internal environment where the concentrations of water, nutrients, and oxygen, and the conditions of heat and pressure must be kept within a narrow range
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A broad, thin skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity:
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Diaphragm
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The region that separates the thoracic cavity into two parts and contains the heart:
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Mediastinum
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A membrane that is attached to the wall of a cavity:
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Parietal membrane
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A membrane that covers the inner organs:
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Visceral membrane
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A slippery fluid secreted by parietal & visceral membranes that reduces friction & allows for organ movement:
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Serous fluid
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What are the names of the cavities that contain the lungs?
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Right & Left Pleural Cavities (Pleura)
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Relative anatomical positions:
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medial / lateral anterior / posterior deep / superficial proximal /distal |
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_________ means that a body part is above another body part.
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Superior
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________ means that a body part is below another body part.
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Inferior
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_______ means toward the front.
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Anterior (ventral)
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_______ means toward the back.
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Posterior (dorsal)
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_______ refers to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right & left halves. A body part is _______ if it is closer to the midline than another part.
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Medial
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_______ means toward the side, away from midline.
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Lateral
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_______ means that a particular body part is farther from a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part is.
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Distal
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_______ means situated near the surface.
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Superficial
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_______ describes parts that are more internal than superficial parts.
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Deep
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Planes used to divide the body into sections:
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1. Sagittal 2. Transverse (horizontal) 3. Frontal (coronal) |
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A plane that divides the body into right and left portions:
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Sagittal plane
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A plane that divides the body into superior & inferior parts:
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Transverse (horizontal) plane
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A plane that divides the body into anterior & posterior portions:
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Frontal (coronal) plane
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Cuts used to separate a cylindrical organ (such as a long bone) into sections:
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1. Cross section 2. Oblique section 3. Longitudinal section |
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A cut across a long cylindrical structure:
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Cross section
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An angular cut across a long cylindrical structure:
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Oblique section
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A lengthwise cut across a long cylindrical structure:
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Longitudinal section
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Nine regions of abdominal area:
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1. Right & left hypochondriac regions 2. Epigastric region 3. Right & left lateral (lumbar) regions 4. Umbilical region 5. Right & left inguinal (iliac) regions 6. Pubic (hypogastric) region |
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The ______ region is the upper middle portion of the abdomen. (9 regions)
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Epigastric
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The ______ regions lie on either side of the epigastric region of the abdomen. (9 regions)
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Right & left hypochondriac
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The ______ region is the middle portion of the abdomen. (9 regions)
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Umbilical
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The ______ regions lie on either side of the umbilical portion of the abdomen. (9 regions)
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Right & left lateral (lumbar)
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The ______ region is the lower middle portion of the abdomen. (9 regions)
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Pubic (hypogastric)
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The ______ regions lie on each side of the pubic region of the abdomen. (9 regions)
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Right & left inguinal (iliac)
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Four quadrants of the abdomen:
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1. RUQ (right upper quadrant) 2. LUQ (left upper quadrant) 3. RLQ (right lower quadrant) 4. LLQ (left lower quadrant) |
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The region between the thorax & pelvis:
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Abdominal region
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The point of the shoulder:
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Acromial region
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The forearm:
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Antebrachial region
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The space in front of the elbow:
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Antecubital region
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The armpit:
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Axillary region
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The arm:
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Brachial region
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The cheek:
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Buccal region
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The heel:
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Calcaneal region
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The wrist:
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Carpal region
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The abdomen:
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Celiac region
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The head:
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Cephalic region
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The neck:
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Cervical region
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The ribs:
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Costal region
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The hip:
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Coxal region
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The leg:
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Crural region
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The elbow:
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Cubital region
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The finger or toe:
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Digital region
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The back:
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Dorsal region
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The thigh:
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Femoral region
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The forehead:
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Frontal region
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The reproductive organs:
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Genital region
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The buttocks:
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Gluteal region
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The groin:
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Inguinal region
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The lower back between ribs & pelvis:
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Lumbar region
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The breast:
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Mammary region
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The chin:
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Mental region
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The nose:
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Nasal region
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The lower posterior region of the head:
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Occipital region
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The mouth:
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Oral region
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The bony socket of the eye:
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Orbital region
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The palm of the hand:
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Palmar region
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The front of the knee:
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Patellar region
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The chest:
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Pectoral region
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The foot:
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Pedal region
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The pelvis:
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Pelvic region
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The pelvic floor & associated structures occupying the pelvic outlet:
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Perineal region
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The sole of the foot:
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Plantar region
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The area behind the knee:
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Popliteal region
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The posterior region between the hip bones:
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Sacral region
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The middle of thorax, anteriorly:
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Sternal region
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The calf of the leg:
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Sural region
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The ankle:
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Tarsal region
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The navel:
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Umbilical region
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The spinal column:
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Vertebral region
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Closer to the trunk:
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Proximal
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