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32 Cards in this Set
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Anatomy |
The study of the structure and shape of the body |
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Physiology |
Study of how the body and its parts work or function |
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Describe the necessary life functions. |
Water 60-80% of body weight, provides for metabolic reaction,stable body temperature 98.6*F |
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Levels of organization from simplest to most complex |
Chemical, cells, tissues, organs, organ system, and organism. |
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Dorsal body cavity |
The dorsal body cavity is located along the dorsal (posterior) surface of the human body, where it is subdivided into the cranial cavity housing the brain and the spinal cavity housing the spinal cord. |
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Cranial cavity |
House the brain |
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Spinal Cavity |
Houses the spinal cord |
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Central body cavity |
The ventral body cavity is a human body cavity that is in the anterior (front) aspect of the human body. It is made up of the thoracic cavity, and the abdominopelvic cavity. Houses the esophagustrachea,heart,and lungs |
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Thoracic cavity |
Houses the heart and lungs |
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Abdomniopelvic Cavity |
Houses digestive system and most urinary system organs |
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Abdomniopelvic Cavity |
Houses digestive system and most urinary system organs |
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Epithelial Membrane |
Includes the cutaneous membrane, mucous membrane, and the serous membrane. |
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Abdomniopelvic Cavity |
Houses digestive system and most urinary system organs |
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Epithelial Membrane |
Includes the cutaneous membrane, mucous membrane, and the serous membrane. |
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Cutaneous Membrane |
Superficial epidermis composed of a keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium. |
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Mucous Membrane |
Composed of epithelium and lines all body cavities that open to the exterior. |
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Mucous Membrane |
Composed of epithelium and lines all body cavities that open to the exterior. |
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Serous Membrane |
Lines all body cavities that are closed to the exterior |
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Parietal Layer |
Serous membrane that lines a specific portion of the wall of the ventral body cavity. |
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Visceral Layer |
Serous membrane that covers the outside of the organs. |
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Peritoneum |
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and its coverings. |
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Peritoneum |
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and its coverings. |
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Pleura |
The serosa lining the lungs. |
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Peritoneum |
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and its coverings. |
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Pleura |
The serosa lining the lungs. |
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Pericardium |
The serosa surrounding the heart. |
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Synovial Membrane |
Composed of connective tissue. Lines the fibrous capsule surrounding joints. |
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Connective tissue Membrane |
Includes synovial membranes: Bursae and tendon sheaths. |
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Integumentary system |
Forms the external body covering,helps regulate body temperature,location of cutaneous nerve receptors.epidermis,dermis,hypodermis |
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Endocrine System |
Secretes regulatory hormones.Growth, reproductions and, metabolism.Thyroid glands and pituitary glands |
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Lymphatic system |
Returns fluids to blood vessels,cleanses the blood,involved in immunity.Lymph node,spleen |
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Respiratory |
Keeps blood supplied with oxygen, removes carbon dioxide.Trachea,lung,larynx |
