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what is the regional anatomy approach
focuses on a specific part/area/region of the body by examining the arrangement and relationships of the systematic structures within it.
example: thorax
what is surface anatomy
provides knowledge about what lies under the skin and what structures are palpable in the body. includes landmarks that guide you to what is below.
what are the regions of the body
Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Perineum, Back, Lower limb, Upper limb, Head, Neck
what is systematic anatomy
study of the bodys organ systems that work together to carry out complex functions
what are the body systems
integumentary, articular, nervous, lymphatic, respiratory, reproductive, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, endocrine
what is clinical anatomy
deals with the aspects of the body’s structure and function as they relate to the practice of medicine
what does clinical anatomy incorporate
the regional and systematic approaches
what is the integumentary system
the skin
what is the primary function of the integumentary system
protection. the skin protects internal structures/fluids, prevents the entry of disease causing organisms, and pigmentary protection from UV light
what are the other functions of the integumentary systems
containment (of tissues/organs/fluids), heat regulation (through perspiration and insulation), sensation (by nerves and sensory endings), production and storage of Vitamin D, most of body’s fat storage
what is the largest organ system
the integumentary system
what are the three layers of the skin? superficial to deep?
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
characteristics of epidermis
keratinized epithelium (dead skin), avascular, usually 4-5 layers
characteristics of dermis
loose and dense connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers, vascular (if your skin bleeds its from here), specialized structures (hair follicles, nerves, glands, nerve receptors)
characteristics of hypodermis
subcutaneous, connective and adipose (fat) tissue, vascular, and specialized structures (nerves, blood vessles, lymphatics)
what is deep fascia
dense connective tissue that covers most of the body. deep to skin. covers whole body and connects to other things
what is investing fascia
deep fascia that surrounds indivudual deep structures, such as around muscles
what is a fascial compartment
surrounds grouped structures with similar functions, such as a muscle compartment
what is intramuscular septa
thick fascia that separates compartments and attaches to bone
what is retinaculum
thick fascia to hold tendons in place (think wrist, ankle)
what is subserous fascia
between internal surface of musculoskeletal walla and serous membranes lining the body
what is a bursa
a closed sac of serous membrane that are normally collapsed/closed. potential space in areas with friction. can fill with fluids and be bad
what are the three examples of bursa
pericardial sac (heart), pleural sac (lung), peritoneal sac (peritoneum)
what is a serous membrane
tissue capable of secreting a thin layer of fluid (serous fluid) to lubricate a smooth internal surface
what is the visceral layer
inner layer of serous sac, next to the organ or structure. DIRECT contact
what is the parietal layer
the outer layer of serous sac next to body wall. contact with OTHER structures
what do the layers allow the surrounded structure to do?
move freely
what are the two parts of the skeletal system
axial (skull, spine, sternum, ribs), appendicular (limbs, shoulder, and pelvic girdles)
what is the skeletal system composed of
cartilage and bones
what is cartilage
avascular connective tissue that is in areas of flexibility and movement. also covers weight bearing articular surfaces of bone
what are the three types of cartilage
elastic, fibrous, hyaline
how does cartilage get its nutrients due to no blood flow
diffusion
characteristics of bone
“living”, highly vascular; provides support, protection, mechanical basis for movement, storage of calcium, new blood cells
what are the two types of bones
compact and spongey (more porous). both are very dense and strong
where is coastal cartilage located
ONLY in the ribs
where is articular cartilage
joints
what are skeletal articulations
joints
what is a joint
a union or junction between two or more bones
what do joints have
a vascular and nerve supply
what is proprioception
articular nerves transmit sensory impulses from the joint which contribute to proprioception, providing awareness of movement and position of body parts
how are joints classified
based on the manner or type of material by which the bones are united
what are the three types of bones
synovial (main joints, always mobile), fibrous (dense fiber held together), cartilaginous (fibrous pads)
what are features of synovial joints
ligament, joint capsule (fibrous capsule and synovial membrane), joint cavity, articular cartilage
what are features of fibrous joints
connective fibrous cartilage that holds joints together. interosseous membrane
what are features of cartilaginous joints
intervertebral discs, epiphyseal plaee
what are the 6 types of synovial joints
pivot, ball and socket, plane, hinge, saddle, condyloid
what is a pivot joint and example
a rounded process of a bone fits into a bony ligamentous socket, permitting rotation.
example: atlano-axial joint of neck
what is a ball and socket joint and example
a rounded head fits into a concavity, permitting movement on several axes
example: hip joint
what is a plane joint and example
permit gliding and sliding movements (up/down or backward/forward)
example: acromioclavicular joint of the clavical and acromion of scapula
what is a hinge joint and example
permit flexion and extension only
example: elbow joint, also knee joint but knee does some rotation
what is a saddle joint and example
saddle shaped heads permit movement in two different planes
example: carpometacarpal joint of trapezium and first metacarpal (knuckle)
what is a condyloid joint and example
permit flexion and extension, abduction and adduction, and circumduction. provides almost as much motion as a ball and socket joint
example: metacarpophalangeal joint of metacarpal and proximal phalanx (above first knuckle)
what is the function of the muscular system
to move body parts or change the shape of internal organs
what are the three types of muscle
skeletal striated (voluntary somatic), cardiac striated (involuntary visceral), smooth striated (involuntary visceral)
what are striations
lines on muscles, how proteins are lined up
what are voluntary muscles
muscles you have control over
what are involuntary muscles
muscles you do not have control over
what are somatic muscles
skeletal muscles
what are visceral muscles
organs
what do some muscle tendons form
aponeuroses (flat sheet of tendon for anchoring to skeleton or deep fascia)
what are the two ends of the muscle
origin (proximal, fixed end where the muscle starts)
insertion (distal, movable end where the muscle ends. this is mobile and crosses a joint)
what is the agonist function
this is the prime mover
example: bicep
what is the synergist function
assists the agonist
example: biceps brachii
what is the antagonist function
opposes the agonist and/or synergist
example: tricep
what is the fixator function
stabilizes the proximal end for more efficient distal movement. core stability for peripheral mobility
example: rotator cuff
what does the muscle do when it crosses a specific joint?
it will act on that joint
nerve interaction with muscles
usually innervate functional groups of muscles that are within a common fascial compartment
artery interactions with muscles
generally supply the structures they contact.
what are the two parts of the circulatory system
cardiovascular and lymphatic
what are the two parts of the cardiovascular system
heart and blood vessels
what is the function of blood
carries nutrients, oxygen, and waste products to and from cells
what two sub-systems does the heart divide the cardiovascular system into
pulmonary circulation (blood to and from lungs)
systemic circulation (blood to and from the body)
what are the three types of blood vessels
arteries
veins
capillaries
what do arteries do
carries oxygenated blood to organs of the body. under high pressure
what do veins do
return deoxygenated blood from capillary beds to the heart. under low pressure. veins usually accompany named arteries
what do capillaries do
-connect arterioles and venules
- allow exchange of extracellular fluid
- arranged in capillary beds
-the portal venous system links 2 capillary beds
ex- hepatic portal vein
what does the lymphatic system do
drains surplus fluid from extracellular spaces to the bloodstream, plays a major part in immunity, and absorbs and transports dietary fat
what does the lymphatic system consist of?
-lymphatic plexuses (network of lymphatic capillaries)
-lymphatic vessels (network of vessels with valves that follow arteries and veins)
-lymph (fluid)
-lymph nodes (filter lymph)
-lymphocytes (immune system cells)
-lymphoid organs (produce lymphocytes such as thymus, red bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, lymphoid nodules)
what does the lymphatic system rely on
arteries/veins/muscles to push through since there is no pump
what are the 2 major ducts for drainage
right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct
what does the right lymphatic duct do
drains right upper quadrant into right venous angle (junction of right internal jugular and right subclavian veins)
what does the thoracic duct do
drains remainder of the body into left venous angle (junction of left internal jugular and left subclavian veins)
where does the majority of drainage go
the thoracic duct
what is the function of the nervous system
allows the body to react to changes in the environment. controls the activities of other systems within the body
what two parts is the nervous system ANATOMICALLY divided into
the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
what makes up the CNS
the brain and spinal cord ONLY
what makes up the PNS
12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves. also the nerve fibers and their cell bodies outside the CNS
what is the nervous system FUNCTIONALLY divided into
the somatic nervous system (SNS) and the autonomic (visceral) nervous system (ANS)
what is the somatic nervous system (SNS)
provides sensory and motor innervation to all body parts except the viscera, smooth muscle and glands. controls primary voluntary activities.
skeletal muscles!!
what is the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
controls primarily involuntary activities. provides sensory and motor to viscera, glands, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle
what are the two main cell types nervous tissue consists of
neurons and neuroglia
what are neurons
-a structural/functional unit
-consists of a cell body with dendrites that carry signals to cell body and axons
what are the two types of neurons
multipolar motor neurons and pseudounipolar sensory neurons
what are multipolar motor neurons
several dendrites and one axon. super excitable and determines if something will get responded to
what are pseudounipolar sensory neurons
double process from the cell body, called a peripheral process and a central process. the peripheral process comes in, and the central process leaves and goes to the CNS
what are synapses
points of communication between neurons
what are neuroglia
part of nervous tissue. non-neuronal, non-excitable supporting cell. such as muscle cells
what do several axons together in the PNS make
a nerve
what is the function of the CNS
integrates and coordinates higher mental functions
parts of brain
-outer cortex composed of gray matter which consist mainly of nerve cell bodies
-inner cortex composed of white matter which consists mainly of axons forming tracts and ventricles, filled with CSF (cerebral spinal fluid)