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Atlas A Review
Biology - Key Concepts Review
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Undergraduate 1
09/08/2007
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Term
Axial Region
 Definition
Head, neck & trunk.
Term
Apprendiclar Region
 Definition
Limbs.
Term
4 Quadrants of Abdomen
 Definition
Right upper, Left upper, Right lower, Left lower.
Term
9 Nine Regions of Abdomen
 Definition
1. umbilical
2. epigastrium
3. hypogastrium
4. left hypochondrium
5. right hypochondrium
6. left lumbar
7. right lumbar
8. left inguinal
9. right inguinal
Term
5 Regions of Upper Limb (Arm)
 Definition
1. Brachium
2. Antebrachium
3. Carpus
4. Manus
5. Digits
Term
Brachium
 Definition
Arm; region of upper limb.
Term
Antebrachium
 Definition
Forearm; region of upper limb.
Term
Carpus
 Definition
Wrist; region of upper limb.
Term
Manus
 Definition
Hand; region of upper limb.
Term
Digits
 Definition
Fingers; region of upper limb.
Term
Thigh, crus
 Definition
Leg; region of lower limb.
Term
Tarsus
 Definition
Ankle; region of lower limb.
Term
Pes
 Definition
Foot; region of lower limb.
Term
Digits
 Definition
Toes; region of lower limb.
Term
5 Regions of Lower Limb
 Definition
1. Thigh, crus
2. Tarsus
3. Pes
4. Digits
Term
Anatomical Position
 Definition
Person stands erect with both feet on floor & close together, arms at sides, & palms, face, & eyes facing forward.
Term
Sagittal Plane
 Definition
Vetically through body; divided right and left portions.
Term
Frontal (Coronal) Plane
 Definition
Vertical; divides body into front & back portions.
Term
Anterior
 Definition
Front
Term
Posterior
 Definition
Back
Term
Transverse (Horizontal) Planes
 Definition
Divides body into superior & inferior portions.
Term
Superior
 Definition
Upper.
Term
Inferior
 Definition
Lower.
Term
Proximal
 Definition
Close to nearest point of attachment.
Term
Distal
 Definition
Situated away from point of attachment.
Term
Dorsal Body Cavity
 Definition
Cranial cavity, Vertebral canal.
Term
Ventral Body Cavity
 Definition
Thoratic Cavity, Abdominopelvic Cavity.
Term
Cranial Cavity
 Definition
Viscera-Brain. Orig. Cavity-Dorsal.
Term
Vertebral Canal
 Definition
Viscera-Spinal Cord Orig. Cavity-Dorsal.
Term
Thoratic Cavity
 Definition
Pleural Cavities Viscera-Lungs Orig. Cavity-Ventral Pericardial Cavity Viscera-Heart Orig. Cavity-Ventral
Term
Abdominopelvic Cavity
 Definition
Abdominal Cavity Viscera-Digestive organs, Spleen, Kidneys Orig. Cavity-Ventral Pelvic Cavity Viscera-Bladder, Rectum, Reproductive Organs Orig. Cavity-Ventral
Term
Viscera
 Definition
Organs in body cavities.
Term
Meninges Membrane
 Definition
Brain & Spinal cord.
Term
Pleurae Membrane
 Definition
Lungs
Term
Pericardium Membrane
 Definition
Heart, Digestive organs, Spleen, Kidneys, Bladder, Rectum, & Reproductive organs.
Term
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 Definition
Nervous System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Urinary System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Skeletal System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Reperatory System
Term
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 Definition
Reproductive System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Muscular System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Lymphatic System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Integumentary System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Digestive System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Endocrine System
Term
[image]
 Definition
Circulatory System
Term
Retroperitoneal Organs
 Definition
Kindeys & Pancreas; lie between peritoneum & body wall.
Term
Mesentery Membrane
 Definition
a translucent membrane that suspendes the intestines.
Term
Serosa Membrane
 Definition
Wraps around the intestines & other viscera.
Term
Omentum
 Definition
Greater Omentum-hangs from inferolateral margin of stomach & overlies the intestines. Lesser Omentum-extends from superomedial border of the stomach to the liver.
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