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Anatomy n Physiology Chapter 1
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
08/28/2012

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
Form:structure of individual organs, relationship of parts of the body
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physiology
Definition
Function: under regular and abnormal circumstances
Term
fields of anatomy
Definition
microscopic (cytology-cells and structure, and histology-tissues) and gross, specific branches
Term
gross anatomy divisions
Definition
systemic (each body system) regional, surface (superficial body markings and internal body structures),comparative (diff species), embryology (developmental from conception to birth)
Term
properties common to all living things
Definition

1) complex organization

2) metabolism

3) Grow & develop (increase size & specialization)

4) responsiveness-sense&react to stimuli

5) regulation(homeostasis)

6) reproduce(new cells and new organism)

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anabolism
Definition
small molecules join to form larger molecules
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catabolism
Definition
large molecules broken down into smaller molecules
Term
simple to most complex
Definition

chemical

cellular

tissue

organ

organ system

organismal

Term
chemical level
Definition

atoms- smallest unit

molecules-combined atoms

macromolecules-like DNA

organelles-microscopic subunits compsed of macromolecules

Term
What are the smallest living structures?
Definition
Cells!
Term
4 types of tissue?
Definition
  1. epithelial tissue: covers exposed surfaces and lines body cavities
  2. connective tissue: protects, supports, and binds structures and organs
  3. muscle tissue: produces movement
  4. nervous tissue: conducts nerve impulses
Term
organ
Definition
2 or more tissue types performing specific functions
Term
Name all 11!
Definition

1)inteumenary system

2)skeletal system

3)muscular system

4)nervous system

5)endocrine system

6)cardiovascular system

7)lymphatic system

8)respiratory system

9)digestive system

10)urinary system

11)reproductive system

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atatomic position

 

Definition

-upright stance

-feet // and flat to floor

-upper limbs side of body

-palms face anterioly

-head level

eyes forward

Term
on back or on stomach?
Definition
prone vs. supine
Term
3 major planes? Act it out! bonus?
Definition
-coronal, transverse, midsagittal, also sagital and oblique
Term

Directional terms: 5 pairs

+ bonus

Definition
  • anterior (ventral) to posterior (dorsal)
  • superior (headward) to inferior (toward toes)
  • medial (toward mid-line) to lateral (away from mid-line)
  • proximal (toward head) to distal (toward digits)
  • deep (inside body) to superficial (away from body)
  • BONUS
  • rostral-toward nose/mouth
  • caudal-toward rear
  • cranial/cephalic (head end)
Term
Divide the body in 2
Definition

Posteior aspect: cavities encased in bone (cranial cavity and vertebral cavity)


Ventral Cavity: larger, anteriorly placed: superior thoracic cavity and inferior abdominopelvic cavity

Term
It's serous! Describe...
Definition

2 layers:

1) parietal layer-lines internal surface

2) visceral layer-covers external surface of organs within the cavity


Space between: serous cavity w/serous fluid (acts as a lubricant that reduces friction)

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