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Anatomy |
The branch of science that deals with the structure of body parts |
Here is a piece of the body, and here is its name |
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Physiology |
The science concerned with the function of body parts |
Here’s a piece of the body, and here’s what it does |
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Kinesiology |
The study of motion; three major areas include joints, muscles, movements created by those joints and muscles. Focused more on joints as compared to the body parts/regions |
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Pathology |
The study of diseases, both cause and effects |
how to destroy a body |
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Roots of Medical Terminology |
Latin and Greek |
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Atoms |
The fundamental building blocks of nature |
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Organelles |
The functional part of the cell: Nucleus, mitochondria, etc.; any number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell |
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Organelles |
Nucleus, mitochondria, etc. The functional part of the cell |
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Cells |
Smallest unit of life (that we know of) |
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Tissues |
Groups of similar cells And intercellular material acting together as one unit, performing a specialized function Four types |
Examples: muscles, far, cartilage |
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Organs |
Groups of similar tissues |
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Organ Systems |
Groups of similar organs (same function/goals) |
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Organism |
We are groups of similar organ systems |
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Micro |
Root word meaning Small |
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Macro |
Root word meaning Big |
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Homeostasis |
The Body’s way of balancing and adapting to maintain a normal operating system |
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The Two Feedback Systems the body is regulated by |
Negative feedback Positive feedback |
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Anatomical position |
The position of the body in which the body is standing erect, with the hands at the sides in the palms facing forward |
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Hyaline or Articular Cartilage |
Structure: cartilage — chondrocytes Basic Function: lines ends of long bones where joints form, fetal skeleton, more |
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Adipose |
Structure: lose C.T. - Adipocytes (fat cells) Basic Function: energy storage, insulation, padding/protection |
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Adipose |
Structure: lose C.T. - Adipocytes (fat cells) Basic Function: energy storage, insulation, padding/protection |
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Adipocytes |
Fat cells |
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Ligament |
Structure: Dense C.T. - Primarily collegian Basic function: attaches a bone to a bone Ligaments limit the range of Orion in a John |
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Tendon/Aponeurosis |
Structure: dense C.T. - primarily collagen Basic function: attaches a muscle to a bone Tendon is a cordlike structure Aponeurosis is a broad, flat, sheet |
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Fascia |
Tissue found throughout the body that connects and holds the different structures of the body together Two (2) Types 1. Loose Fascia - largely composed of fat cells, primarily found deep in the skin (subcutaneous) Connecting the skin to the underlying structures 2. Fibrous fascia - creates the web of the envelopes and separates all structures of the body including muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels |
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subcutaneous |
Found deep in the skin |
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Loose Fascia |
Largely composed of fat cells, primarily found deep to the skin (subcutaneous) connecting the skin to the underlying structures |
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Loose Fascia |
Largely composed of fat cells, primarily found deep to the skin (subcutaneous) connecting the skin to the underlying structures |
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Fibrous Fascia |
Creates the web that envelops and separates all structures of the body including muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels |
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Types of tissue (4) |
Nervous: specializes to carry electrical impulses Epithelial: covers three body surfaces Muscular: specialized to contract Connective |
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Tissue type: Nervous |
Specialized to carry electrical impulses |
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Tissue type: epithelial |
Covers free body surfaces |
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Tissue top: Muscular |
Specialized to contract |
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Tissue type: Connective (C.T.) |
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Abdominalpelvic Cavity |
These membranes line the abdominal and pelvic cavities and the organs found within |
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Peritoneal Membranes |
•Parietal Peritoneum •Visceral Peritoneum |
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Parietal Peritoneum |
This membrane lines the abdominal pelvic cavity |
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Visceral Peritoneum |
This membrane covers the organs within the cavity (i.e. intestine, uterus) |
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Visceral Pericardium |
This membrane covers the heart |
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Parietal Pericardium |
This membrane lines the area between the lungs known as the mediastinum |
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Pericardial Membranes |
These membranes line the area called the mediastinum and the outside of the heart |
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Mediastinum |
A region within the thoracic cavity between the lungs (begins the sternum). This contains: esophagus, trachea, thymus, pericardial cavity. Bound by the sternum (anterior) and the vertebral column (posterior) |
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Parietal |
On the periphery (wall) |
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Viscera |
the internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen, e.g., the intestines. |
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Visceral Pluera |
This membrane covers the lungs |
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Parietal Pleura |
This membrane covers the thoracic cavity |
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Thoracic Cavity |
The membranes in this cavity line the walls of the cavity (chest cavity) and the organs found within |
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Thorax |
the part of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen, including the cavity enclosed by the ribs, breastbone, and dorsal vertebrae, and containing the chief organs of circulation and respiration; the chest. |
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Body Cavities (2) |
•Dorsal Cavity •Central Cavity |
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Dorsal Cavity |
The dorsal body cavity is located along the dorsal surface of the human body, where it is subdivided into the cranial cavity housing the brain and the spinal cavity housing the spinal cord. The two cavities are continuous with one another. |
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Dorsal Cavity |
The dorsal body cavity is located along the dorsal surface of the human body, where it is subdivided into the cranial cavity housing the brain and the spinal cavity housing the spinal cord. The two cavities are continuous with one another. |
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Cranial cavity |
Housing the brain |
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Dorsal Cavity |
The dorsal body cavity is located along the dorsal surface of the human body, where it is subdivided into the cranial cavity housing the brain and the spinal cavity housing the spinal cord. The two cavities are continuous with one another. |
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Cranial cavity |
Housing the brain |
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spinal cavity |
Housing the spinal cord |
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Thoracic |
Housing the lungs, heart, and trachea |
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Diaphragm |
Separates the Thoracic cavity and the Abdominal Cavity Parachute type of muscle, acting fence or partisan |
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Abdominopelvic |
consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity. It contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, and most of the small and large intestines. It also contains the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs. |
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Other Cavities (4) |
Oral Nasal Orbital Middle ear |
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Cell Extensions |
Cilia (hair like) |
•Shorter •Numerous •Rows beat one after another •Allows substances to move along the cell surface Example: cells that kind the digestive track |
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Cell Extensions |
Cilia (hair like) Flagella (tail-like) |
•Shorter
•Numerous •Rows beat one after another •Allows substances to move along the cell surface Example: cells that kind the digestive track |
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Cilia Cell Extension |
•Shorter •Numerous •Rows beat one after another •Allows substances to move along the cell surface Example: cells that kind the digestive track |
Example: cells that kind the digestive track |
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Flagella (tail-like) |
•Propels the cell (movement/locomotion) •Longer •Usually one •Undulating/whip-like motion Example: sperm cells |
Example: sperm cells |
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Lysosome |
an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane Waste removal/clean-up crew |
Waste removal/clean-up crew |
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Golgi Apparatus |
a complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport Process and package proteins and lipids (fats) |
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R) |
Manufacturing center for proteins |
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Ribosomes |
Produce (build) proteins |
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Mitochondria |
The powerhouse of the cell Makes energy for the cell (ATP) |
The powerhouse of the cell |
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ATP |
Adenosine Triphosphate |
Energy |
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How Substances move across selectively permeable membrane (4) |
•Diffusion •Osmosis •Facilitated diffusion •Active transport |
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Diffusion |
Passive movement of particles (like gases) through the membrane from an area...to equalize |
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Osmosis |
Movement of water through the membrane from an area of high water to the area of low water Diffusion is water |
Diffusion is water |
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Facilitated Diffusion |
Passive movement of molecules or ions through a protein channel in the membrane Does not require ATP (energy) |
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Active Transport |
Movement of ions/molecules through a protein channel against the concentration gradient. Ions/molecules are “pumped” through the channels and therefore, energy must be expanded to do so. Requires ATP (energy) |
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Semi Permeable Barrier |
Allows only certain substances to pass through it |
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Plasma Membrane |
a microscopic membrane of lipids and proteins that forms the external boundary of the cytoplasm of a cell or encloses a vacuole, and that regulates (semi permeable barrier that allows only certain substances through) the passage of molecules in and out of the cytoplasm. |
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Stem Cells |
A cell with potential Hasn’t yet decided what it’s going to be |
A teenage cell ;) |
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The Nucleus |
Stores DNA (in the form of chromosomes) Bound by its own double membrane |
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Cytoplasm |
Cellular material outside the nucleus and inside the plasma membrane Sure for most of the activity of the dell and The location of the organelles |
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