Module 1 Anatomy

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Anatomy (dissect or cut)

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The science of structure and the relation of it’s parts.

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Physiology (study of nature)

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The science of body functions

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Surface Anatomy

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Form and markings of the body surface through visualization or palpation

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Gross anatomy

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Structures visible to unaided eye

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Systemic anatomy

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Specific system of the body (examples?)endocrine
nervous
respritory
integumentary
skeletal

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Regional anatomy

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Specific regions of the body (examples?)

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Embryology

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Subcategory of developmental anatomy (conception to 8thweek of gestation)

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Developmental anatomy

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Fertilized egg to adult form

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Pathological anatomy

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Anatomical changes due to disease (pathology)

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Histology

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Tissue structures

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Cytology

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Cellular structures

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Radiographic anatomy

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Using x-ray technology to study anatomy (CT, MRI, etc.)

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Structure and function are complementary to each other.

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Structure determines functional possibilities.

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Structure designs the specific function

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Function influences the size, shape, action, and reaction of the structure.

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Cell

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Basic unit of structureand functionin living systems

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Tissue

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Groups of cells that work together to perform a particular function
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous

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Organ

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Structures that are composed of different types of tissues
Example:

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System

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Related organs having a common function

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Organism

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Collection of systems (“a living thing”)

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Levels of Organization

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Chemical,Atom,Molecule
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
System
Organism

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Integumentary

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Skin andrelated structures (hair, nails, etc.)
Protects body, regulates temperature, eliminates wastes

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Skeletal

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Bones, joints, and cartilage
Supports and provides protection for the body
Houses cells that will become blood cells

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Muscular

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Participates in and facilitates movement and body position
Generates heat

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Nervous

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Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory organs
Senses and responds to body conditions through nerve impulses

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Endocrine

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Hormone producing cells and glands
Regulates body by releasing hormones

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Cardiovascular

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Blood, heart, and blood vessels
Carries blood and nutrients to specific locations in the body
Assists in elRegulates acidity, temperature, and water balanceiminating wastes

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Lymphatic

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Lymphatic fluid, spleen, lymphocytes, thymus, lymph nodes, and tonsils
Transports fats and proteins to cardiovascular system
Filters blood, provides location for white blood cell maturation, and protects against disease

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Respiratory

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Lungs
Regulates acid/base balance, supplies and carries oxygen, eliminates carbon dioxide

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Digestive

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Esophagus, stomach, intestines, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, etc.
Physical and chemical breakdown of food and elimination of waste

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Urinary

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Kidney, bladder, urethra, ureters
Collection and excretion of waste products; regulation of fluid, electrolyte, and acid/base balance

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Reproductive

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Ovaries, testes, uterus, etc.
Reproduction of an individual or organism

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Human Anatomical Position

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In the anatomical position the subject stands erect facing the observer with the head level, the eyes facing forward, feet flat on the floor, feet directed forward, and the arms at their sides with the palms facing forward.
All anatomical descriptions are in reference to this position.

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Cranial

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Skull

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Cervical

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Neck

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Cubital

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Elbow (antecubital-front)

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Carpal

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Wrist

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Patellar

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Front of knee

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Orbital

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Eye

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Thoracic

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Chest

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Inguinal

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Groin

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Metacarpal

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Hand/palm

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Plantar

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Sole of foot

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Buccal

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Cheek

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Axillary

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Armpit

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Femoral

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Thigh

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Gluteal

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Buttock

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Tarsal

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Ankle

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Digital or Phalangeal

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Toes or Fingers

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Superior

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Above, top, toward head

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Inferior

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Below, bottom, away from head

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Anterior (Ventral)

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Toward the front

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Posterior (Dorsal)

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Toward the back

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Medial

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Toward the midline

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Lateral

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Away from the midline

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Intermediate

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Between medial and lateral

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Ipsilateral

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Same side of body

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Contralateral

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Opposite side of body•

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Proximal

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Nearest to the origination

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Distal

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Farther from origination

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Superficial

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Toward the surface

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Parietal

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Pertain to cavity walls

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Visceral

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Pertain to the covering of an organ(s)

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Body Planes

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Body Planes are imaginary flat surfaces that separate the body or body part into portions

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Sagittal Plane

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Vertical line parallel tomidsagittalplane that divides the body into right and left halves.

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Midsagittal Plane (median)

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Vertical line dividing body or organ into equalright and left halves (Example: right and left brain hemispheres)

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Parasagittal Plane

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Vertical line parallel to midsagittal plane that divides the body into unequalright and left halves.

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Frontal (Coronal) Plane

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Right angle to midsagittal plane dividing body or organ into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) portions.

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Horizontal (Transverse)

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Horizontal line parallel to the ground that separated superior and inferior portions

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Body Cavities

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Body cavities are spaces within the body that help protect, separate, and support internal organs. These cavities are separated by bones, muscles, and other connective tissues.

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Body Cavities

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Body cavities are spaces within the body that help protect, separate, and support internal organs. These cavities are separated by bones, muscles, and other connective tissues.

There are two principal cavities, dorsal and ventral. There are also cavities within cavities.

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Dorsal Body Cavities

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Cranial and Vertebral

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Ventral Body Cavities

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Thoracic
Mediastinum
Pericardial
Pleural

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Abdominal/pelvic cavity Body Cavities

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Separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm/inferior

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Body Cavities
Brain

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Dorsal, Cranial

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Lungs

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Ventral, Thoracic, Pleural

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Bronchi

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Ventral, Thoracic, Pleural

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Intestines

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Ventral, Abdominal & Pelvic

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Kidneys

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Ventral, Abdominal

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Spinal Cord

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Dorsal, Vertebral

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Stomach

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Ventral, Abdominal

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Heart

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Ventral, Thoracic, Mediastinal, Pericardial

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Urinary Bladder

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Ventral, Pelvic

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Sex Organs

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Ventral, Pelvic

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Quadrants and Regions of the Abdominopelvic Cavity

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Identification of quadrants and regions in the abdominopelvic cavity helps clinicians describe the location of the many abdominal and pelvic organs.

There are 9 abdominopelvic regions and 4 quadrants.