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34 Cards in this Set
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what is anatomy?
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the study of structure
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what is the etymology of anatomy?
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to cut up
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what is physiology?
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the study of the function of the body's structrues
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what do we call the study of the anatomical structures that cannot be observed with the unaided eye?
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microscopic anatomy
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what do we call the study of the anatomical structures that are visible to the unaided eye?
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gross anatomy
;3 common ways to approch gross anatomy: surface, regional and systemic anatomy |
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what level of complextiy: deals with the basic structural and functional unit of life?
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cellular level
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what level of complexity: deals with distinct aggregations of similar cells working together to perform a specific function?
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Tissue Level
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what level of complexity: deals with anatomical structures of at least two of the primary tissue types and performing specific functions?
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organ level
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what level of complextiy: deals with organs working together to achieve a common function?
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organ system level
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Anatomical term for the head?
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Cephalic region
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Anatomical term for the portion of the lower limb from the knee to the ankle?
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crural region
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Anatomical term for the back of the body from the base of the neck to the end of the spine?
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dorsal region
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Anatomical term for the portion of the lower limb from the hip to the knee?
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femur
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Anatomical term for the cheek?
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buccal region
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Anatomical term for the wrist?
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carpal region
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Anatomical term for the region of the pelvis associated with the large, posterior, hip muscles?
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Gluteal region
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Anatomical term for the great toe?
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hallux
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Anatomical term for the small of the back?
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lumbar region
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Anatomical term for the anterior region where a fold is created as the torso meets the thigh?
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Inguinal region
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Anatomical term for the anterior portion of the hand formed by the metacarpals?
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palmar region
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what is the anatomical term for the region of the face associated with the eye?
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orbital region
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what is the anatomical term for the anterior portion of the fingers?
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Flexor(surface)
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what is the anatomical term for the posterior portion of the fingers?
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Extensor(surface)
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what is the anatomical term for the region overlying the kneecap?
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patellar region
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what is the anatomical term for the region between the pubic symphysis, the coccyx, and the ischial tuberosities?
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perineum
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what is the anatomical term for the foot?
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pedal region
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What cavity lies between the diaphragm and an imaginary line between the inferior surface of the lowest spinal vertebra (L5) and the superior aspect of the anterior pelvic girdle?
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Abdominal cavity
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What cavity lies inferior to an imaginary line between the inferior surface of the lowest spinal vertebra (L5) and the superior aspect of the anterior pelvic girdle?
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Pelvic cavity
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What serous membrane lines the abdominopelvic cavity?
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Peritoneum
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What portion of the membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity lines the internal walls of the cavity?
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Parietal peritoneum
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What portion of the membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity ensheathes the external surfaces of most digestive organs?
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Visceral peritoneum
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What is the potential space lies between the two layers of the membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity?
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Peritoneal cavity
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List the nine abdominopelvic regions.
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R&L hypochondriac
R&L lumbar R&L Inguinal/Iliac Epigastric Umbilical Hypogastric |
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List the 4 abdominopelvic quadrants.
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R upper
R lower L upper L lower |
