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4E031 - Block 2
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Undergraduate 1
06/25/2012

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
Study of the structure and shape of the body and body parts and their relationship to one another
Term
Physiology
Definition
Study of how the body and its parts work or function
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
How a body functions to maintain a stable internal environment
Term
Levels of organization

Atoms
Definition
Atoms - Tiny building blocks
Term
Levels of organization

Molecules
Definition
Molecules - Combined atoms creating water, sugars, protiens and cells
Term
Levels of organization

Cells
Definition
Cells - Basic building block of the body
Term
Levels of organization

Tissues
Definition
Tissues - Groups of similart cells that have a common function
Term
Levels of organization

Organs
Definition
Organs - Structure composed of 2 or more tissue types that perform a specific function
Term
Levels of organization

Organ system
Definition
Organ system - Group of organs that cooperate to accomplish a common purpose"
Term
Topography
Definition
Body's actual orientation or anatomical position
Term
Anatomical Position
Definition
Where body is erect, palms open and facing outward
Term
Midine /Mid-Sagittal

Medial
Definition
Movement toward midline
Term
Midine /Mid-Sagittal

Lateral
Definition
Lateral- Movement away from midline
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Frontal
Anterior
Definition
Anterior- In front of the frontal plane
Term
Frontal

Posterior
Definition
Posterior-Behind the frontal plan
Term
Transverse

Superior
Definition
Superior- Above the transvers plane
Term
Transverse

Inferior-
Definition
Inferior- Below the transverse plane
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Directional
Proximal-
Definition
Proximal- Nearer to a given reference point
Term
Directional
Distal
Definition
Distal- Farther from a given reference point
Term
Directional

Superficial
Definition
Superficial- On the surface of the body
Term
Directional

Deep
Definition
Deep- Inside the body
Term
Positions

Recumbent
Definition
Recumbent - Lying on one side with under arm behind back
Term
Positions

Supine
Definition
Supine - Lying on the back having the face upward
Term
Positions

Prone
Definition
Prone - Lyine with the front or face downward
Term
Positions

Fowler's
Definition
Fowler's - An inclined position (head of the bed is raised to promote dependet drainiage after abdominal operation
Term
Positions

Trendlenberg
Definition
Trendlenberg - Supine - inclined at 45 degrees w/belvis higher than head"
Term
Skeletal system consists of
Definition
framework of bones, cartilage, ligaments and joints
Term
Skeletal system terms

Arthro
Definition
Joint
Term
Skeletal system terms

Chondro
Definition
Cartilage
Term
Skeletal system terms

Myelo
Definition
Mone marrow or spine
Term
Skeletal system terms

Costo
Definition
Rib
Term
Skeletal system terms

Oste
Definition
Bone
Term
Skeletal system terms

Crani
Definition
Skull
Term
Muscular system terms

Myo
Definition
Muscle
Term
Muscular system terms

Tendo
Definition
Tendon
Term
Muscular system terms

Ligament
Definition
ligament
Term
Skin/integumentary System Terms

Derma
Definition
Skin
Term
Skin/integumentary System Terms

Onycho
Definition
Nail
Term
What is the Respiratory System
Definition
Respiratory system allows us to breath and supplies oxygen to our blood while removing carbon dioxide from our blood
Term
Respiratory System Terms

Rhino
Definition
Nose
Term
Respiratory System Terms

Laryngo
Definition
Larynx
Term
Respiratory System Terms

Tracheo
Definition
Upper windpipe or trachea
Term
Respiratory System Terms

Broncho
Definition
Lowerwindpipe or bronchus
Term
Respiratory System Terms

Pulmo and pneumo
Definition
lung and or air
Term
Respiratory System Terms

Pnea
Definition
Breathing or breath
Term
Digestive System

Stoma
Definition
Mouth
Term
Digestive System

Lingua, Glosso
Definition
Tongue
Term
Digestive System

Dento, Odonto
Definition
Tooth
Term
Digestive System

Gingivo
Definition
Gums
Term
Digestive System

Entero
Definition
Intestine
Term
Digestive System

Duodeno
Definition
Small Intestine
Term
Digestive System

Jejuno
Definition
2nd Part of Small Intestine
Term
Digestive System

lleo
Definition
ileum (3rd part of small intestine
Term
Digestive System

Colo
Definition
Colon
Term
Digestive System

Procto, Ano
Definition
Rectum or anus
Term
Accessory Organ or Digestive System

Hepat
Definition
Liver
Term
Accessory Organ or Digestive System

Cholecysto
Definition
Gall bladder
Term
Accessory Organ or Digestive System

Celio, Abdomino
Definition
Abdomen
Term
Accessory Organ or Digestive System

Lapro
Definition
Abdominal wall
Term
Cardiovascular Circulatory System

Cardio
Definition
Heart
Term
Cardiovascular Circulatory System

Angio, vaso
Definition
Vessel
Term
Cardiovascular Circulatory System

Phlebo, veno
Definition
vein
Term
Cardiovascular Circulatory System

Arterio
Definition
Artery
Term
Cardiovascular Circulatory System

Thrombo
Definition
clot of blood
Term
Cardiovascular Circulatory System

Hemo, hemato
Definition
Blood
Term
Cells Tissue and organs

Cyto
Definition
Cell
Term
Cells Tissue and organs

Lympho
Definition
Lymph
Term
Cells Tissue and organs

Spleno
Definition
Spleen
Term
Cells Tissue and organs

Phago
Definition
to eat
Term
What does the nervous system do?
Definition
Maintains body homeostasis with electrical signals; provides for sensation, higher mental functioning, engages muscels and glands
Term
Nervous System terms

Neuro
Definition
Nerve
Term
Nervous System terms

Cerebro, encephalo
Definition
Brain
Term
Nervous System terms

Psycho, mento
Definition
Mind
Term
Nervous System terms

Esthesia
Definition
Feeling or sensation
Term
Nervous System terms

Myel
Definition
Spinal Cord
Term
Nervous System terms

Mening
Definition
Membranes surrounding spinal cord and brain
Term
Nervous System terms

Cephal
Definition
head
Term
What does the Urinary system do?
Definition
Moves urin through our body and cleanses our blood and maintains the body's water and salt balance.
Term
Urinary System Terms

Nephro, Rena
Definition
Kidney
Term
Urinary System Terms

Uretro
Definition
Ureter
Term
Urinary System Terms

Cysto
Definition
Bladder
Term
Urinary System Terms

Urethro
Definition
Urethra
Term
Urinary System Terms

Uro, uria
Definition
Urine
Term
Urinary System Terms

Lith
Definition
Stone
Term
Reproductive System (Male)

Orchio
Definition
Testes
Term
Reproductive System (Male)

Andr
Definition
Male
Term
Reproductive System (Male)

Prostat
Definition
Prostate
Term
Reproductive System (Male)

Vas
Definition
Vessel
Term
Reproductive System (Female)

Hystero, Metro
Definition
Uterus or womb
Term
Reproductive System (Female)

Oophoro
Definition
Ovary
Term
Reproductive System (Female)

Salpingo
Definition
Tube
Term
Reproductive System (Female)

Colp
Definition
Vagina
Term
Reproductive System (Female)

Meno
Definition
Menstruation
Term
Reproductive System (Female)

Mammo
Definition
breast
Term
Special senses

Oto
Definition
Ear
Term
Special senses

Tympano, myringo
Definition
Eardrum
Term
Special senses

Opthalmo, oculo
Definition
Eye
Term
Special senses

Opto
Definition
Vision
Term
Special senses

Blepharo
Definition
Eyelid
Term
Special senses

Kerato
Definition
Cornea
Term
Special senses

Dacryo
Definition
Tear
Term
Special senses

Olfaction
Definition
Smell
Term
Special senses

Gustatory
Definition
taste
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