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Anatomy and Physiology 1
Chapters 1- 13
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02/17/2016

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
The study of structure
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Studying Anatomy involves:
Definition
Observation, Manipulation, Palpation, Auscultation
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Physiology
Definition
The study of the function of the body
Term
Studying Physiology involves:
Definition
Study of basic chemical principals, basic physical principals, & focus at many levels
Term
Levels of Structural Organization (smallest to largest)
Definition
1.Chemical 4.Organ
2.Cellular 5.Organ System
3.Tissue 6.Organismal
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Necessary Life Functions
Definition
1.Maintaining boundaries
2.Movement 5.Metabolism
3.Responsiveness 6.Dispose wastes
4.Digestion 7.Reproduction
8.Growth
Term
What are the 11 Body Organ Systems?
Definition
1.Integumentary 7.Lymphatic
2.Skeletal 8.Respiratory
3.Muscular 9.Digestive
4.Nervous 10.Urinary
5.Endocrine 11.Reproductive
6.Cardiovascular
Term
What is the normal Body Temperature?
Definition
37* C
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Maintenance of relatively stable internal conditions despite changes in the environment
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Components of Control Mechanism
Definition
1.Receptor
2.Control center
3.Effector
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Receptor(sensor)
Definition
1.Monitors the environment
2.Responds to stimuli
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Control Center
Definition
1.Determines set point that variable is maintained
2.Receives input from receptor
3.Determines appropriate response
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Effector
Definition
1.Receives output from control center
2.Provides the means to respond
3.Response reduces or enhances stimulus
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Negative Feedback
Definition
Response reduces or shuts off original stimulus
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Positive Feedback
Definition
Response enhances or exaggerates original stimulus
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Standard Anatomical Position definition
Definition
1.Body erect
2.Feet slightly apart
3.Palms facing forward (thumbs point away from body)
Term
Superior
Definition
Towards the head
Term
Inferior
Definition
Towards the feet
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Ventral
Definition
Towards the back of the body
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Medial
Definition
Towards the middle of the body
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Lateral
Definition
From the middle of the body out to the left or right side
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Intermediate
Definition
A point of the body that is in between two other body parts(ex:the collarbone is intermediate between breastbone & shoulder)
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Proximal
Definition
Anything closer to the point of origin of the body(point of attachment of a limb to the body's trunk)
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Distal
Definition
Anything further away from the body(farther from the origin of a body part or attachment of limb to body trunk
Term
Superficial
Definition
Towards or at the body surface
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The 2 Major Divisions of the Body
Definition
1.Axial(head, neck, trunk)
2.Appendicular(limbs)
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3 Most Common Body Planes
Definition
1.Sagittal(down the middle into L&R)
2.Frontal(front & back)
3.Transverse(top & bottom)
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2 Body Cavities
Definition
1.Dorsal(towards the back)
2.Ventral(towards the front)
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2 Dorsal Cavity Subdivisions
Definition
1.Cranial cavity(encases brain)
2.Vertebral cavity(encases spinal cord)
Term
2 Ventral Cavity Subdivisions
Definition
1.Thoracic cavity
2.Abdomniopelvic cavity
Term
Thoracic Cavity Subdivisions
Definition
Both house a lung
1.Mediastinum(contains pericardial cavity,surrounds thoracic organs)
2.Pericardial(encloses the heart)
Term
Membranes in Ventral Body Cavity
Definition
Serous membrane or serosa(thin double layer membrane)
Term
Parietal Serosa
Definition
Lines internal body cavity walls
Term
Visceral Serosa
Definition
Covers internal organs
Term
Pericardium
Definition
Heart
Term
PLeurae
Definition
Lungs
Term
Peritoneum
Definition
Abdomniopelvic cavity
Term
Abdomniopelvic Quadrants
Definition
Right Upper Quadrant(RUQ)
Left Upper Quadrant(LUQ)
Right Lower Quadrant(RLQ)
Left Lower Quadrant(LLQ)
Term
Matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and occupies space
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