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Bilaterally Symmetrical
The right and left halves of the body are mirror images of each other. i.e. the human body.
Name for a 4-legged animal
quadruped
Name for a 2-legged animal
bipeds
Belly side of a quadriped
Ventral
Back side of a quadriped
dorsal
eeltoid refers to the...
shoulder
antecubital refers to the...
front of the elbow
buccal refers to the...
cheek
antebrachial refers to the...
forearm
manus refers to the...
hand
crural refers to the...
leg
pes refers to the...
foot
inguinal regers to the....
pelvis/pelvic
auricular refers to the...
ear
antebrachial refers to the...
dorsal forearm
Manus refers to the...
hand
Dorsum refers to the...
baack of the palm
Perineal refers to the...
lumbar
Popliteal refers to the...
back of the knee
Sural refers to the...
calf
Tarsal refers to the...
ankle
Pes refers to the...
foot
Systemic Anatomy
Based on the organ system of organization.
The superior imaginary horizontal line that is drawn thru the abdominopelvic cavity.
Transpyloric Plane
The inferior imaginary horizontal line that is drawn thru the abdominopelvic cavity.
Transtubercular Plane
The imaginary vertical lines that are drawn to devide the abdominopelvic cavity
Right and left mid-clavicular lines.
Epigastric Region
The superior region in the middle comumn, contains part of the liver, part of the stomach, the duodenum, part of the pancreas, and both adrenal glands.
Umbilical Region
Middle region in the middle column, contains the transverse colon, part of teh small intestine, and the branches of the blood vessels to the lower limbs.
Hypogastric Region
Inferior region in the middle column, contains part of the small intestine, the urinary bladder, and the sigmoid colon of the large intestine.
Right Hypochondriac Region
Superior region lateral to the epigastric. Contains part of the liver, the gallbladder, and part of the right kidney.
Left Hypochondriac Region
Superior region lateral to the epigastric. Contains part of the stomach, the spleen, the left colic flexure of the large intestine, and part of the left kidney.
Right Lumbar Region
Middle region, lateral to the umbilical region. Contains the ascending colon and the right colic flexure of the large intestine, the superior part of the cecum, part of the right kidney, and part of the small intestine.
Left Lumbar Region
Middle region, lateral to the umbilical region. Contains the descending colon, part of teh left kidney, and part of the small intestine.
Right Iliac Region
Inferior region lateral to the hypogastric. Contains the inferior end of the cecum, the appendix, and part of the small intestine.
Left Iliac Region
Inferior region lateral to the hypgastric. Contains the junction of parts of the colon as well as part of the small intestine.
How many organ systems are there?
Eleven
How many organ systems are there?
Eleven
Integumentary System
Includes Skin, hair and nails.
Function: External covering, protection, sythesis of Vitamin D, and location of sense receptors.
Integumentary System
Includes Skin, hair and nails.
Function: External covering, protection, sythesis of Vitamin D, and location of sense receptors.
Skeletal System
Includes: Bones, joints and adjacent cartilages.
Function:Support, proctection, movement, blood cell production, and mineral storage.
Skeletal System
Includes: Bones, joints and adjacent cartilages.
Function:Support, proctection, movement, blood cell production, and mineral storage.
Muscular System
Includes: Skeletal muscles, associated CT (tendons).
Function: Locomotion, manipulation of the environment, facial expression (communication), maintain posture, and produce heat.
Muscular System
Includes: Skeletal muscles, associated CT (tendons).
Function: Locomotion, manipulation of the environment, facial expression (communication), maintain posture, and produce heat.
Circulatory System
Includes: Cardiovascular system and Lymphatic system.
Function: Transportation of materials within the body to and from internal and external environments.
Circulatory System
Includes: Cardiovascular system and Lymphatic system.
Function: Transportation of materials within the body to and from internal and external environments.
Cardiovascular System
Includes: Heart and vessels.
Function: Transportation of blood, blood contains, O2 and CO2 nutrients, wastes, etc., blood composed of plasma and cells.
Cardiovascular System
Includes: Heart and vessels.
Function: Transportation of blood, blood contains, O2 and CO2 nutrients, wastes, etc., blood composed of plasma and cells.
Lymphatic System
Includes: Lymphatic organs (spleen, lymph nodes, thymus, etc), lymphatic vessels.
Function: Transportation of lymph, lymph is derived from tissue fluid, houses white blood cells.
Lymphatic System
Includes: Lymphatic organs (spleen, lymph nodes, thymus, etc), lymphatic vessels.
Function: Transportation of lymph, lymph is derived from tissue fluid, houses white blood cells.
Immune System
Includes: Immune organs (red bone marrow, thymus, etc), white blood cells (lymphocytes, macrophages, etc.)
Function: defense (immune response)
Immune System
Includes: Immune organs (red bone marrow, thymus, etc), white blood cells (lymphocytes, macrophages, etc.)
Function: defense (immune response)
Nervous System
Includes: Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense receptors.
Function: Control system (fast, "hard wired"), response to external and internal environments.
Nervous System
Includes: Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense receptors.
Function: Control system (fast, "hard wired"), response to external and internal environments.
Endocrine System
Includes: Glands that secrete hormones, pituitary, pancreas, thyroid.
Function: Control system (slow, "chemical"), regulates processes such as growth, reproduction and nutrient use.
Endocrine System
Includes: Glands that secrete hormones, pituitary, pancreas, thyroid.
Function: Control system (slow, "chemical"), regulates processes such as growth, reproduction and nutrient use.
Respiratory System
Includes: Lungs, tubing (trachea, bronchus, etc), larynx.
Function: Exchange of respiratory gases (O2/CO2) between blood and atmosphere, and voice production.
Digestive System
Includes: Alimentary canal (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine), and accessory structures (liver, salivary glands, etc.)
Urinary System
Includes: Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra.
Function: Eliminate waste (nitrogen) from blood, between blood and external environment, and regulates water, electrolytes, acid/base.
Reproductive System
Includes: Male and Female systems.
Function: Perpetuation of the species, hormones influence structure and function. sexually bimorphic species.
When using the microscope, and increase in image size is called...
Magnification
The ability to distinguish between two adjacent points with the microscope
Resolution
Total Magnification
A multipe of the power of the ocular lens (10x) and the objective lens (4x. 10x, 40x, 100x).
Which objective lens is used to establish Kohler Illumination?
The low-power 10x lens
What is depth of field on the microscope?
The distance above and below the specimen that is in focus.
What is Parfocal?
Microscope objectives designed to stay in focus on the sample when changing from one lens to another.
What is the subatomic particle used to form images in a light microscope?
Photon
What is the subatomic particle used to form images in an electron microscope?
Electron
What direction do you turn the brightness control knob on the microscope to adjust it to its lowest light level position
Counter-clockwise
What is the working distance on the microscope?
The space between the lens and the specimen.
What should be done before putting microscope away?
(1) Remove glass slide of specimen. (2) Lower mechanical stage and put lowest power lens in place. (3) Dim the light (4) Fold the cord and rubberband it (5) Replace the dust cover.
Steps of Kohler Illumination
(1) Slide on stage (2) 10x (3)Accessory lens in place (4) Focus on slide (5) Rack condenser to top (6)Close field 3/4 and close iris 1/2 (7)Use Condensor knob (hexagon) (8)Use centering screws (9) Open Field Diaphragm.
If when setting up Kohler there is not enough light to focus on slide what do you do?
(1) Open the field diaphragm (2)Open the Iris diaphragm (3) make sure the scope is on!
What type of cell does not have a nucleus?
Red Blood Cell
What type of cell has more than one nucleus?
Skeletal muscle cell
What are Glial cells?
Support cells whose functions include protection of neurons and enhancement of their function.
What type of cell comes in many shapes and sizes and is a specialized cell that has for the most part lost its ability to divide?
Neuron
What type of glands are associated with simple epithleia?
Exocrine glands
What 2 primary tissues' cells retain their ability to divide?
Epithelial and Connective tissue.
What 2 primary tissues' cells have lost their ability to divide?
Nervous and muscle tissue.
Which sensory receptors are most superficial?
Meissner's Corpuscles (tactile)
The sense receptor located deeper in the integument.
Pacinian Corpuscles (pressure aka lamellated corpuscles)
Structure of Mucous Membranes
Varies in both the nature of the CT layer and kind of epithelium. Variation reflects the organ function. (Ex: mucosa of esophagus is stratified Squamous ET vs in trachea has cilia).
Serous Membranes structure
The epithelial layer is always mesothelium, a layer of simple squamous cells derived from mesoderm, and the CT layer is always thin.
The Epithelium of skin is derived from...
Ectoderm
Epithelial lining of the digestive tract is derived from...
Endoderm
Leg refers to...
Ankle to knee
Thigh refers to...
hip to knee
How many bones in the body?
206 ...usually
How many cervical vertebrae?
7
How many Thoracic Vertebrae?
12
How many Lumbar Vertebrae?
5
How many Sacral Vertebrae?
5
How many Coccygeal Vertebrae?
3-5
Skeletal System Function
1)Support
2)Protection
3)Levers for Movements
4)Reservoir for Minerals
5)Blood Cell Production
Most bone develops from...
cartilage
A cup-like cavity
Acetabulum
A narrow, ridge-like projection
Crest
A rounded projection articulated with another bone
Condyle
A smooth, flat surface for articulation
Facet
A hole or opening in a bone
Foramen
A depression
Fossa
A Canal or opening
Meatus
A prominence or projection
Process
A Branch
Ramus
An air-filled cavity
Sinus
A shallow groove
Sulcus
A large blunt process
Trochanter
A small rounded process
Tubercle
A broad process on a bone
Tuberosity
Unarticulated bone tucked under the chin
The hyoid Bone
Spongy bone consists of...
trabecular network with spaces filled by marrow.
The ends of a long bone
Epiphysis
The middle of the long bone
diaphysis
Types of Bones
Long, short, flat, and irregular.
Examples of Flat bones
ribs, sternum, scapula
Examples of Long Bones
Humerus, tarsals, metacarpals, fibula, femur.
Examples of Irregular Bones
Os Coxae, sacrum, sphenoid bone
Calvaria
Cranium
Coronal suture
Between the frontal and parietal bones.
Sagittal suture
Between parietal bones
Lambdoidal suture
Between parietal and occipital bones.
Squamous Suture
Between temporal and parietal bones.
With one exception, bones of the adult skull articulate at immovable joints called sutures. The exception is...
The Temporomandibular joint with the point of articulation between the mandibular (condylar) fossa of the temporal bone and and condylar process of the mandible.
How many bones make up the cranium (calvaria)?
8
How many facial bones in the skull?
14
Where is the frontal sinus?
In the frontal bone superior to the the orbits.
Where is the maxillary sinus?
In the body of the maxillary bones.
Where is the sphenoidal sinus?
In the body of the sphenoid bone.
Where is the ethmoidal sinus?
In the middle and superior nasal conchae.
Name the ear ossicles superficial to deep.
Malleus,incus, and stapes
Parts of the hyoid bone
The body, the greater cornu, and the lesser cornu.
What part of the skull articulates with the atlas bone of the spine?
The occipital bone at the occipital condyles.
What bone forms the internal architecture of the nasal cavity?
The sphenoid bone.
What bone forms the inferior part of the bony nasal septum?
The vomer bone consisting of the 'ala' and the 'verticle plate'
What are the small bones located superior to the nasal cavity?
Nasal bones
Delicate bones that form part of the orbital wall on the medial side?
Lacrimal Bones.
What forms part of the floor of the nasal cavity and the roof of the oral cavity?
Palatine processes
The only synovial joint in the skull?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) where the mandible bone articulates with the temporal bone.
The hyoid bone
Not considered part of the skull. U-shaped with the opening of the U situated posteriorly. Does not articulate with other bones.
The vertebral column consists of how many bones?
24 individual bones and 2 fused bones (the sacrum and coccyx)
Primary Curvatures of the spine
Refers to the Thoracic and sacral curves
Secondary Curvatures of the spine
Refers to the Cervical and Lumbar curves
A lateral curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
A "hunchback" cruve to the spine
Kyphosis
A "swayback" curve to the spine
Lordosis
Characteristic of thoracic vertebrae
Have a long narrow spinous processes. The superior articular facets are flat and protrude upward.
Characteristics of Lumbar vertebrae
Have massive bodies and short, blunt spinous processes.
Superficial landmark where the manubrium articulates with the sternal ends of the clavicles.
Jugular Notch (suprasternal notch)
Significance of the Xiphoid Process
It is at the level of the 5th intercostal space and is important in locating the apex of the heart...aiding in hand placement for CPR
True Ribs
The first 7 pairs of ribs that connect directly (via costal cartilage) to the sternum.
False Ribs
The lower 5 pairs of ribs, connect indirectly via costal cartilage (includes the floating ribs)
Floating Ribs
The last 2 pairs of ribs lacking cartilage attachments. Attach only on one end to T11 and T12.
The Os Coxae is made up of...
The Ilium, Ischium, and the pubis of ONE side
The 'Pelvis' refers to ...
The sacrum, coccyx, and ossa coxae
The Pelvic girdle refers to...
Just the 2 bones of the ossa coxae
The largest carpal bone in the wrist...
Scaphoid
What carpal bone is articulated with the 'thumb' in a saddle joint allowing us to grip with our thumbs?
Trapezium
What bone does the Achilles Tendon attach to?
The Calcaneous
What Tarsal bone articulates with the tibia?
The Talus
Name the carpal bones
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate.
What makes up the pectoral girdle?
2 Clavicles and 2 Scapulae.
Points of interest on the Clavicle
Sternal (medial) end, acromial (lateral), Conoid Tubercle, and Costal Tuberosity.
The Costal Tuberosity is found where?
On the sternal (medial) end of the clavicle.
The Conoid Tubercle is found where?
On the acromal (lateral) end of the clavicle.
Points of interest on the scapula
Spine, acromion process, coracoid process, superior/ medial/lateral borders, superior/inferior/lateral angle, glenoid cavity, supraspinous/infraspinous/subscapular fossa, suprascapular notch, supraglenoid tubercle, and infraglenoid tubercle.
Points of interest on the Humerus
Anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater and lesser tubercles, deltoid tuberosity, medial and lateral epicondyles, capitulum, trochlea, Coronoid Fossa, Olecranon Fossa, Radial Fossa, and Intertubercular Groove.
Location of the Capitulum
Distal, lateral end of the humerus
Location of the Trochlea
Distal, Medial end of the humerus
Points of interest on the radius
Radial Tuberosity, ulnar notch, and styloid process.
Points of interest on the ulna
Coronoid Process, Olecranon Process, Trochlear notch, and radial notch.
Points of interest on the femur
Fovea capitis, greater & lesser trochanter, intertrochanteric crest, linea aspera, lateral & medial condyle, lateral & medial epicondyle, adductor tubercle, intercondylar notch, nutrient foramen, popliteal surface,intertrochanteric crest, pectineal line, gluteal tuberosity, medial & lateral supracondylar lines, and patellar surface.
Points of interest on the Tibia
Tibial tuberosity, lateral & medial condyle, intercondylar eminence, medial malleolus, interosseus border.
Points of interest on the fibula
Articular facet, lateral malleolus, interosseus border.
Name the bones of the foot (Tarsals)
Calcaneus, Talus, Navicular, medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiform, and cuboid.
Another name for the big toe?
Hallux
Points of interest on the Ilium
Iliac crest, anterior/posterior superior iliac spine, anterior/posterior inferior iliac spine, greater sciatic notch, ala, arcuate line, iliac fossa, gluteal line, posterior/inferior gluteal line, auricular surface.
Points of interest on the Ischium
Ischeal tuberosity, obturator foramen, ischeal spine, lesser sciatic notch, body, ramus,
Points of interest on the Pubis
Symphysial surface, superior/inferior ramus, pubic crest, pubic tubercle, pectineal line.
The 3 structural classifications of joints:
Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Synovial.
The functional classifications of joints:
Synarthroses (immovable), Amphiarthroses (slightly movable), and Diarthroses (freely movable)
Synarthroses Joints
Immovable joints that are firmly bound together with strong connective fibers. No joint cavity. Found mostly in the axial skeleton where they provide stability and protection..
Amphiarthroses Joints
Slightly movable joint that have cartilage or fibrous connections between bones. There is no joint cabity. Found mostly in the axial skeleton where they provide stability and protection.
Diarthroses Joints
Freely movable joints. Most common joints in the body. Surrounded by a synovial cavity that is lined by a secretory synovial membrane. Located primarily in the appendicular skeleton.
What is a bursae?
Fluid filled sac as is found in synovial joints.
Gliding (Plantar) Joints
Intercarpal and intertarsal joints are examples. Articulating surfaces are flat or slightly convex, and glide across each other uniaxial, meaning movement is only possible on one axis
Hing Joint
Ex=The elbow, knee, and ankle. Movement is uniaxial and is classified as flexion or extension.
Condylar Joints
Ex= The wrists and knuckles. Condyles of one bone articulate with a shallow depression on an adjacent bone. Movement is possible in two planes (biaxial)
Saddle Joints
Ex= The joint between the 1st metacarpal and the trapezium bone (thumb joint). One articulating surface is convex, the other is concave. Specialized joint for grasping with the opposable thumb of a primate.
Pivot Joints
Ex= The atlas and axis of the vertebrae form a pivot joint. Movement is rotational around an axis, provided in this case by the dens. A uniaxial joint.
Ball and Socket Joints
Ex= The shoulder and hop joints. The rounded head of one bone fits into a cupline depression of another bone. Movement is possible in all planes. Multiaxial
Points of interest in knee joint
Periostium, joint capsule, articular cartilage, synovial cavity, synovial membrane.
Ligaments of the Shoulder Joint
Acromioclavicular ligament, caracoclavicular ligament, coracoacromial ligament, coracohumeral ligamanet, glenohumeral ligament, tendon of the biceps brachii
Ligaments of the Hip Joint
Iliofemoral ligament, pubofemoral ligament, ischiofemoral ligament
Ligaments of the Knee Joint
Fibular (lateral) collateral ligament, Tibial (medial) collateral ligament, Medial and Lateral Meniscus, Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, patellar ligament.`1