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Anatomy & Physiology Fall Term
Fall Semester Review
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Anatomy
01/13/2009
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Term
Muscular System
 Definition
movement of the body, biceps, triceps, latissimus dorsi.
Term
Integumentary System
 Definition
protects the body from infection, water loss, abrasions, skin, hair, nails.
Term
Digestive System
 Definition
reduces food and allows for absorption; stomach, liver, intestines, esophagus.
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Urinary System
 Definition
removes waste substances from the blood, kidneys, bladder, ureters.
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Respiratory System
 Definition
Supplies oxygen to the blood and removes CO2;  aveoli, trachea, bronchi.
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Skeletal System
 Definition

Support and Protection.

calcium depot; bones

Term
Lymphatic System
 Definition

system aides immune and circulatory system.

lymoh fluid, lymph nodes.

Term
Brachium
 Definition
arm from shoulder to elbow.
Term

 Axillary

 Definition
armpit
Term
Sternum
 Definition
between breast
Term
Buccal
 Definition
cheek
Term

Crural

 

 Definition
leg from knee to arm
Term
Cervical
 Definition
neck
Term
Popliteal
 Definition
posterior side of knee; "sweaty part" of knee
Term
Cranial
 Definition
Brain
Term
Posterior
 Definition
Cranial and Vertebral
Term
Pericardial
 Definition
heart
Term
Thoracic
 Definition
heart and lungs
Term
Abdominal
 Definition
intestines and stomach
Term
Anterior
 Definition
lungs
Term
Pelvic
 Definition
Reproductive organs.
Term
Vertebral
 Definition
spinal cord.
Term
Anterior
 Definition
Thoracic and Abdominopelvic.