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CHAPTER 1 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY

if you study from this set you’ll probably fail cuz i suck at taking notes just so yk im so sorry. also i didnt realize that you had to pay in order to make these private which sucks like wth lol

<p>if you study from this set you’ll probably fail cuz i suck at taking notes just so yk im so sorry. also i didnt realize that you had to pay in order to make these private which sucks like wth lol</p>
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cytology

the study of cells (microscopic)

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histology

the study of tissues (microscopic)


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surface anantomy

the study of the body surface in relation to its deeper parts (gross/macroscopic anantomy)

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regional anatomy

the study of superficial & internal features in a specific area of the body (gross/macroscopic anatomy)

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systemic anantomy

structure of major organ system (gross/macroscopic anatomy)

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chemical level (structural organization)

atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle

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cellular level (structural organization)

where molecules combine to form organelles inside a cell

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tissue level (structural organization)

a biological tier where groups of similar cells work together to perform a specific, shared function. epithelium, connective, muscle, nervous

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organ level (structural organization)

layers of tissue (two or more) combine to form a structure with a specific dedicated function

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system level (structural organization)

a group of organs that function together to produce coordinated effects

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organism level (structural organization)

all organ systems work together to keep the body healthy and alive

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anatomical position

general body position: straight

head position: facing anteriorly

position of upper appendages: adducted

position of digits (manus): extended

position of palmar surfaces: facing anteriorly

position of lower appendages: adducted, facing anteriorly

position of digits (pes): facing anteriorly, extended, adducted


When lying face down-prone

When lying face up-supine

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right upper abdominopelvic quadrant

gallbladder

liver

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left upper abdominopelvic quadrant

spleen

stomach

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right lower abdominopelvic quadrant

ovary

appendix

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left lower abdominopelvic quadrant

ovary

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shoulder

acromial

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wrist

carpus

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forearm

antebrachium

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eyes

oculus

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mouth

oris

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buttock

gluteus

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ear

auris

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fingers

digits

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toes

digits

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thumb

pollex

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great toe

hallux

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armpit

axilla

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nape of the neck

nucha/nuchal

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neck

cervicis

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palm of hand

palma

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back of hand

dorsum/dorsal

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sole of the foot

planta

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top of the foot

dorsum

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back

dorsum

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lower back

lumbus

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ankle

tarsus

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heel

calcaneus

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skull

cranium

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cheek

bucca

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groin

inguen

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thigh

femur

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leg

crus

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calf

sura

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foot

pes

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anterior aspect of elbow

antecubitis

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posterior aspect of elbow

olecranon

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nose

nasus

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kneecap

patella

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posterior aspect of knee

popliteus

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arm

brachium

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chest

thoracis

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anterior (ventral)


on or near the front, surface of the body

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posterior (dorsal)

toward the back; dorsal

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medial

toward the midline of the body

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lateral

away from the midline

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superficial

located nearer the body surface

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deep

toward the interior of the body; farther from surface

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superior (cranial)

above; at a higher level; toward the head

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inferior (caudal)

below; at a lower level; toward the feet

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proximal

toward an attached base

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distal

away from an attached base

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The nasus is _____ to the ears.

medial

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The brachium is _____ to the carpus.

distal

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The patella is _____ to the femur.

distal

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The sole of the foot is called the _____.

planta

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The femur is _____ to the crus.

proximal

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The back of the hand is called the _____.

dorsum

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The digits (manus) are _____ to the antebrachium.

distal

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The epidermis is _____ to the dermis.

superficial

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The pollex is on the _____ side of the hand.

lateral

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Oris is _____ to the nasus.

inferior

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The palm of the hand is called the _____.

palma

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The ribs are _____ to the sternum.

lateral

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The hypodermis is _____ to the dermis.

deep

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midsagittal

a section passing along the midline that divides the body into roughly equal left and right halves

<p>a section passing along the midline that divides the body into roughly equal left and right halves</p>
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parasagittal plane

a section that runs parallel to the midsagittal line

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front plane

parallels the longitudinal axis of the body

<p>parallels the longitudinal axis of the body</p>
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transverse plane

lies at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the body being studied

<p>lies at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the body being studied</p>
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body cavities are confined spaces within the body for:

-separation

-protection

-support

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Dorsal cavity:

Which organ is located in the cranial cavity?

Which organ is located in the spinal cavity?

Brain.

Spinal cord.

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Which two cavities are in the ventral cavity?

Thoracic Cavity (enclosed my chest wall) and Abdominopelvic cavity enclosed by abdominal wall and pelvis)

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What are the subdivisions of the thoracic cavity?

right pleural cavity

mediastinum [pericardial cavity]

left pleural cavity

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Which organs are located in the pleural cavities?

the lungs

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What is the mediastinum?

Membranous partition that surrounds, stabilizes, and supports the trachea, esophagus, thymus, major blood vessels in/out of the heart, and the heart. This also contains the pericardial cavity which surrounds the heart.

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What are the subdivisions of the abdominopelvic cavity?

Abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity

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Which organs are located in the abdominal cavity?

liver, spleen, stomach, small intestine, most ov large intestine, kidneys, and pancreas

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Which organs are located in the pelvic cavity?

rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs.

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What is the name of the internal chamber in the abdominalpelvic cavity and what is the name of the serous membrane found there?

peritoneal cavity,

peritoneum

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Which muscle separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

diaphragm

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Serous membrane lining pleural cavities:

parietal pleura

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Serous membrane covering the lungs:

visceral pleura

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Serous membrane lining the pericardial cavity:

parietal pericardium

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serous membrane covering the heart:

visceral pericardium

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Serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity:

parietal peritoneum

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Serous membrane covering the liver and the stomach

visceral peritoneum

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______ system: locomotion; support; thermoregulation

muscular

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______ regulates blood volume and composition of body fluids; H2O balance, electrolyte balance, acid-base balance

urinary

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______ system: directs long-term changes in activities of other organ systems

endocrine