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A&P Week 1
A&P for Radiographic Procedures
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Health Care
Not Applicable
01/11/2012

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Term
Horizontal planes are aka __________, _____, or _____-_________ planes.
Definition
transverse, axial, cross-sectional
Term
The __________ plane transects the body at the pelvis at the top of the ilac crests (level of L4).
Definition
interiliac
Term
The ________ plane is formed by the biting surfaces of the upper and lower teeth with the jaws closed.
Definition
occlusal
Term
What are the two great body cavities?
Definition

1. Thoracic cavity

2. Abdominal cavity

Term
The lower portion of the abdominal cavity is known as what?
Definition
The pelvic cavity
Term
Because there is no partition between the abdominal and pelvic cavities, they form one cavity that is often referred to as what?
Definition
The abdominopelvic cavity
Term
The abdomen is bordered superiorly by the _________ and bordered inferiorly by the ________ ______ ________.
Definition

superiorly = diaphragm

inferiorly = superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet)

Term
What are the 3 superior regions of the abdomen?
Definition

Right hypochondrium, epigastrium, left hypochondrium

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Term
What are the three middle regions of the abdomen?
Definition

Right lateral, umbilical, left lateral

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Term
What are the three inferior regions of the abdomen?
Definition

Right inguinal, hypogastrium, left inguinal

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Term
Name six organs that are affected by body habitus:
Definition
Heart, lungs, diaphragm, stomach, colon, gallbladder
Term
True or False: One of the bone's many functions is to serve as a storage area for calcium, phosphorus, and other salts.
Definition
True
Term
Bones produce ___ and _____ blood cells.
Definition
red and white
Term
There is a total of ___ bones in the the human body.
Definition
206
Term
The human skeleton is divided into two main groups. These groups are known as the _____ skeleton and the ____________ skeleton.
Definition
axial and appendicular
Term
The axial skeleton consists of how many bones?
Definition
80
Term
The appendicular skeleton consists of how many bones?
Definition
126
Term
Which skeletal division supports and protects the head and the trunk?
Definition
The axial skeleton
Term
Which skeletal division provides means for movement?
Definition
The appendicular skeleton
Term

The blue portion of the skeleton represents which skeletal division?

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Definition
Axial skeleton
Term

The white portion of the skeleton represents which skeletal division?

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Definition
Appendicular skeleton
Term
What type of bone marrow produces red and white blood cells?
Definition
Red marrow
Term
What type of bone marrow stores fat cells?
Definition
Yellow marrow
Term
The _________ cavity is the central cavity of long bones. The ends of these long bones store red marrow, and the central area of the cavity contains trabeculae filled with yellow marrow.
Definition
medullary
Term
__________ is tough, fibrous connective tissue that covers bone, except at the articular ends.
Definition
Periosteum
Term
_________ lines the marrow cavity of bones.
Definition
Endosteum
Term
____________ is the term that applies to the development and formation of bones.
Definition
Ossification
Term
When does the process of ossification first begin?
Definition
In the second month of embryonic life
Term
There are two processes of ossification. What are they?
Definition

1. Intramembranous

2. Endochondral

Term
Flat bones are formed by what process of ossification?
Definition
Intramembranous ossification
Term
Short, irregular, and long bones are formed by what process of ossification?
Definition
Endochondral ossification
Term
True or False: Endochondral ossification occurs during primary and secondary ossification stages.
Definition
True
Term
_______ ossification begins before birth and forms the long central shaft in long bones.
Definition
Primary
Term
_________ ossification occurs after birth and when seperate bones begin to develop at both ends of long bones.
Definition
Secondary ossification
Term
During secondary ossification, seperate bones begin to develop at both ends of long bones. These ends are called what?
Definition
Epiphyses
Term
Bones are classified by shape. What are the different classifications of bones?
Definition

1. Long

2. Short

3. Flat

4. Irregular

5. Sesamoid

Term
True or False: Cancellous bone is synonymous with trabecular or spongey bone.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: Short bones consist mostly of compact bone with a thin outer layer of cancellous bone.
Definition
False: Short bones consist mainly of cancellous bone with a thin outer layer of compact bone.
Term
True or False: An example of a short bone would be carpal bones.
Definition
True
Term
__________ is defined as the study of joints - aka articulations - between joints.
Definition
Arthrology
Term
Arthrology is classified in two ways. What are they?
Definition

1. Functional

2. Structural

Term
There are three subdivisions of the functional classification. They are based on the mobility of the joint. Name them.
Definition
Synarthroses, Amphiarthroses, Diarthroses
Term
How much mobility does a synarthroses classified joint have?
Definition
None
Term
How much mobility does an amphiarthroses classified joint have?
Definition
some mobility/limited
Term
How much mobility does a diarthroses classified joint have?
Definition
full mobility
Term
Structural Classification of Joints: there are three distinct groups of joints based on their connective tissues. What are they?
Definition

1. Fibrous

2. Cartilaginous

3. Synovial

Term

What type of joint can be described by the following:

  1. Does not have a joint cavity
  2. Is united by various fibrous and connective tissues and ligaments
  3. Is the strongest type of joint in the body
Definition
Fibrous joints
Term
There are three types of fibrous joints. What are they?
Definition

1. Syndesmosis

2. Suture

3. Gomphosis

Term
___________ is a type of fibrous joint. It is immoveable or very slightly moveable. It is united by fibrous sheets. Example: inferior tibiofibular joint
Definition
Syndesmosis
Term
______ is a type of fibrous joint. It is an immoveable joint and it is only located in the skull.
Definition
Suture
Term
_________ is a type of fibrous joint. It is immovable and is only located in the roots of teeth.
Definition
Gomphosis
Term
Structural Classification of Joints: Cartilaginous joints do not have a joint cavity and are virtually immovable. There are two subdivisions of cartilaginous joints. What are they?
Definition

1. Symphysis

2. Synchondrosis

Term
_________ is a type of cartilaginous joint. It is slightly moveable. It is seperated by a pad of fibrocartilage. It is designed for strength and shock absorbency. Example: pubic symphysis.
Definition
Symphysis
Term
_____________ is a type of cartilaginous joint. It is immovable. It is united by rigid cartilage. Example: epiphyseal plate.
Definition
Synchondrosis
Term
Structural Classification of Joints: ________ joints permit wide range of motion. They are freely moveable, complex joints, and are enclosed by articular capsules. Many ________ joints have accessory soft tissues such as meniscus and bursae.
Definition
Synovial
Term
There are six types of synovial joints. Name them.
Definition

1. Gliding

2. Hinge

3. Pivot

4. Ellipsoid

5. Saddle

6. Ball and socket

Term
A _______ joint is the simplest synovial joint. Examples: intercarpal and intertarsal joints.
Definition
Gliding
Term
A _____ joint permits flexion and extension only. Examples: elbow and knee.
Definition
hinge
Term
_________ joints allow flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction. Example: radiocarpal joint.
Definition
Ellipsoid
Term
_____ joints allow rotation around a single axis. Example: atlantoaxial joint (C1-C2 joint).
Definition
Pivot
Term
______ joints allow movement similar to ellipsoid joints. The difference between the two is the shape of the articular surfaces. Example: carpometacarpal joint between trapezium and first metacarpal.
Definition
Saddle
Term
____ and ______ joints permit the widest range of motion. Examples: hip and shoulder.
Definition
Ball and Socket
Term
_____________ refers to parts on the opposite side of the body.
Definition
Contralateral
Term
___________ refers to parts on the same side of the body.
Definition
Ipsilateral
Term
________ is the wall or lining of a body cavity.
Definition
Parietal
Term
________ is the covering of an organ.
Definition
Visceral
Term
The knee is supported by which four ligaments?
Definition

[image] 1. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

2. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

3. Tibial collateral ligament (TCL)

4. Fibular collateral ligament (FCL)

Term
What term describes the mid-area or main part of an organ?
Definition
Central
Term
What term means at or near a surface, edge, or outside of another body part?
Definition
Peripheral
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