Nur 0002 Lab 1: Anatomical Terminology and Organ Systems

Vocabulary flashcards covering anatomical terminology, abdominal quadrants, body planes, cavities, and major organ systems from Nur 0002 Lab 1.

Anatomical Position

Standing erect, heels together, arms at side with palms anterior and thumbs lateral.

LRQ (Lower Right Quadrant)

Abdominal quadrant containing the appendix and cecum.

URQ (Upper Right Quadrant)

Abdominal quadrant containing the liver, gallbladder, and duodenum.

ULQ (Upper Left Quadrant)

Abdominal quadrant containing the stomach, pancreas, and spleen.

LLQ (Lower Left Quadrant)

Abdominal quadrant containing the descending and sigmoid colon.

Median (Midsagittal) Plane

A section down the midline.

Parasagittal Plane

A section not on the midline, but still parallel to the assumed midline of the body (e.g., CT scans).

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

A section from side to side that divides the ventral & dorsal surfaces.

Horizontal (Transverse) Plane

A cross-sectional section front to back horizontally.

Pelvic Cavity

Ventral body cavity that holds urogenital organs.

Serous Membranes

Membranes consisting of an outer parietal layer and an inner visceral layer with serous fluid between them to allow for almost frictionless movements of organs.

Integumentary System

Organ system consisting of skin, dermis, and glands that functions in regulation and protection to prevent water loss.

Skeletal System

Organ system consisting of bones, cartilages, ligaments, and tendons that provides protection, support, and blood cell production.

Muscular System

Organ system consisting of muscles attached to bones that allows for movements, posture, and generates heat.

Nervous System

Organ system consisting of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors that regulates and coordinates sensation and movement.

Endocrine System

Organ system consisting of the pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal, ovaries, testes, and pancreas that functions in regulation and maintenance of growth, metabolism, etc.

Cardiovascular System

Organ system consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood that functions in transport of nutrients and waste, as well as immune function.

Lymphatic System

Organ system consisting of vessels, nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils, and lymph tissue that functions in immune response, circulatory functions, and fat absorption.

Respiratory System

Organ system consisting of nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, lungs, and bronchi that functions in $O_2$ and $CO_2$ exchange.

Digestive System

Organ system consisting of mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas that functions in mechanical and chemical breakdown of ingested foods and absorption.

Urinary System

Organ system consisting of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra that functions in waste removal, regulating pH, and water balance.

Reproductive Systems

Organ systems consisting of male (testes, prostate, scrotum, penis, duct system) and female (ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, mammary glands, vagina) components that produce sex cells and sex hormones.