Anatomy and Physiology Exam Review

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts from the anatomy and physiology lecture notes to assist with exam preparation.

Axial Skeleton

Part of the skeleton that consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Perimysium

Connective tissue that encircles a group of muscle fibers to form a fascicle.

Suture

A type of joint between the two parietal bones that is a fixed joint.

Right Lower Quadrant

One of the four quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity.

Scapula

The best example of a flat bone in the upper limb.

Long Bones

A classification of bones based on their shape.

Metacarpus

The usual number of metacarpus bones is five.

Transverse Plane

An anatomical plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.

Anatomical Position

In this position, the arm is close to the side of the body.

Pronation

Movement that turns the palm of the hand to face backward.

Gliding Joint

An example of a gliding joint can be found in the wrist joint.

Anterior Position

In the anatomical position, the palm of the hand faces anterior.

Humerus

The bone that forms the skeleton of the arm.

Irregular Bone

Best example of an irregular bone in the lower limb is the hip.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint.

Gomphosis

Joint present between a tooth and its socket.

Coronal Plane

The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Skeletal Muscle

Type of muscle that is under voluntary control.

Face Direction

In the anatomical position, the face is directed forwards.

Endomysium

Connective tissue that surrounds each individual muscle fiber.

Small Intestine

The longest part of the gastrointestinal tract.

Hilum

The most anterior part of the left lung.

Ileum

The terminal part of the small intestine.

Thymus

An organ considered a lymphatic organ.

Lymphatic System

Consists of lymphatic tissues and vessels.

Lumbar Spinal Nerves

There are 5 lumbar spinal nerves.

Cranial Nerves

There are 12 cranial nerves.

Spinal Cord Termination

The spinal cord terminates at the L1 & L2 vertebrae.

Superior Vena Cava

Vein that drains into the right atrium.

Pulmonary Artery

The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs through this artery.

Left Atrium

Receives blood from the right upper pulmonary vein.

Visceral Layer

Covers the outer surface of the lung.

Pleural Cavity

Separates the visceral layer and parietal layer.

Parotid Gland

The largest salivary gland.

Gall Bladder

Accessory organ that concentrates bile.

Aorta

The left ventricle pumps blood to the whole body through this artery.

Central Nervous System

Consists of the brain and spinal cord.