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Chapter 1
Systems
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
01/21/2013

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
Study of structure
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Subdivisions of Anatomy
Definition
  • Gross (macroscopic)
  • Microscopic
  • Developmental
Term
Physiology
Definition
The function of the structures
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Levels of Structural Organization

 

Definition
  • Chemical
  • Cellular
  • Tissue
  • Organ
  • Organ system
  • Organismal
Term
Necessary Life Functions
Definition
  • Maintaining boundaries
  • Movement
  • Responsiveness
  • Digestion
  • Metabolism
  • Dispose of wastes
  • Reproduction
  • Growth
Term
Organ Systems
Definition

a. Integumentary System- Hair, skin and nails

b. Skeletal System- Joint and Bones

c. Muscular System- Skeletal muscles

d. Nervous System- Brain, nerves, and spinal cord

e. Endocrine System- Pineal, Pituitary, Thyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, Ovary, Testis

f. Cardiovascular System- Heart and blood vessels

g. Lymphatic System/Immunity- Red bone marrow, Thymus, Lymphatic vessels, thoratic duct, spleen, lymph nodes

h. Respiratory System- Nasal cavity, Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, lung

i. Digestive system- Oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small & large intestine, rectum, and anus

j. Urinary System- Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra

k. Male reproductive system

L. Female reproductive system

Term
Survival Needs
Definition
  • Too much or too little is harmful
  • Nutrients
  • Oxygen
  • Water
  • Normal Body Temp
  • Atmospheric pressure
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Control Mechanism
Definition
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Negative Feedback
Definition

Response reduces or shuts off original stimulus

 

ie: Body tem, blood volume

Term
Positive Feedback
Definition

Response enhances or exaggerates original stimulus

 

ie: labor contractions, platelet plug formation & blood clotting

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Anatomical Position
Definition
  • Body Erect
  • Feet slightly apart
  • Palms facing forward
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Superior 
(Cranial) 
Definition
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Term

Inferior

(Caudal)

Definition
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Term

Ventral 

(Anterior)

Definition
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Term

Dorsal

(Posterior)

Definition
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Term
Medial
Definition
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Lateral
Definition
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Intermediate
Definition
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Proximal
Definition
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Distal
Definition
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Superficial
Definition
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Deep
Definition
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Parietal Serosa
Definition

Lines internal body cavity walls

(moss on cave wall)

Term
Visceral Serosa
Definition

Covers internal Organs

(Oil on the body to get through the cave)

Term
Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Definition
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Abdominopelvic Region
Definition
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