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39 Cards in this Set
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the study of the structures of the body |
anatomy |
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the study of the body by organ systems |
systemic anatomy |
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the study of the body by areas |
regional anatomy |
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uses superficial structures to locate deeper structures |
surface anatomy |
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the study of the processes and functions of the body |
physiology |
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what are the six levels of organization |
chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism |
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atoms combine to form molecules |
chemical level |
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molecules form organelles which make up cells |
cell level |
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similar cells and surrounding materials make up tissues |
tissue level |
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different tissues combine to form organs |
organ level |
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organs make up an organ system |
organ system level |
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organ systems make up an organism |
organism level |
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all parts of an organism interact to perform specific functions |
organization |
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The chemical and physical changes taking place in an organism |
Metabolism |
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Increase in size of all or part of the organism |
Growth |
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Changes an organism undergoes through time |
Development |
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Formation of new cells are new organisms |
Reproduction |
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What are the six characteristics of life ? |
Organization , metabolism , responsiveness , growth , development , reproduction |
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Human standing erect with the face directed forward the arms hanging to the sides and palms facing forward |
Anatomical position |
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Person laying face up |
Supine |
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Person lying face down |
Prone |
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They always refer to anatomical position |
Directional terms |
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Divides the body into left and right parts |
Sagittal plane |
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Divides the body into superior and inferior parts |
Transverse plane |
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Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts |
Frontal or coronal plane |
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Along its long axis |
Longitudinal section |
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Right angle to the long axis |
Cross or transverse section |
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Across the long axis at an angle other than a right angle |
Oblique section |
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Bounded by the ribs and the diaphragm |
Thoracic cavity |
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Bounded by the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles |
Abdominal cavity |
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Surrounded by the pelvic bones |
Pelvic cavity |
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Lines the wall of the cavity |
Parietal membrane |
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Is in contact with the internal organs |
Visceral membrane |
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Secreted by the serous membrane and protect organs against friction |
Serous fluid |
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Surrounds the heart |
Pericardial cavity |
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Surrounds the lungs |
Pleural cavities |
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Surround certain abdominal and pelvic organs |
Peritoneal cavity |
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Hold abdominal organs in place and provide a passageway for blood vessels and nerves to organs |
Mesenteries |
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Located behind the parietal peritoneum |
Retroperitoneal organs |
