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Final Exam for Anatomy
Using the Finals Review Study Guide
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
04/27/2026

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Term
Layers of bone
Definition
Periosteum, Compact Bone, Spongy Bone
Term
Axial Skeleton Bones
Definition
Head, vertebra, ribs, ears
Term
Appendicular Skeleton Bones
Definition
Shoulders, arms, pelvis, legs
Term
Anatomy of a long bone
Definition
Diaphysis, Epiphysis, Medullary Cavity
Term
Classification of joints and SAD
Definition
Fibrous - Connected by fibrous tissue
Cartilaginous - Has cartilage and limited movement
Synovial - Most common type, lots of mobility, fluid-filled cavity
SAD: Synarthrosis (immobile), amphiarthrosis (slightly mobile), diarthrosis (mobile)
Term
5 Types of bones
Definition
Flat - Protection, sometimes movement (Skull, ribs)
Long - Movement (Femur, humerus)
Short - Stability and support (Wrist/Ankle)
Sesamoid - Protects tendons (Patella)
Irregular - Protection (Facial/Vertebra)
Term
Functions of the skeletal system
Definition
Support movement, protection, mineral storage, and blood cell production
Term
Compact vs Spongy bone
Definition
Protection vs lower bone density
Term
Medullary Cavity
Definition
Home for YBM
Term
Osteoblasts/clasts/cytes
Definition
Forms bone marrow, breaks down bone, sends out signal for more
Term
Appendicular vs Axial
Definition
Limbs/movement vs Protection/Support
Term
Cribiform plate
Definition
Olfactory nerve
Term
Sella turcica
Definition
Pituitary gland
Term
Fetal Development
Definition
All bones start as cartilage, ossification starts in diaphysis at 2-3 months, secondary ossification occurs and forms epiphysis (growth plate)
Term
8 Types of Fractures
Definition
Closed - Simple
Open - Tears skin
Transverse - Across
Spiral - Twist
Comminuted - Pieces
Impacted - Pressure
Greenstick - Chip
Oblique - Diagonal
Term
Scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis
Definition
Side, Back, Hunch forward
Term
Nursemaid's Elbow and Colles Fracture
Definition
Pulling on arm and Fall on hand
Term
Male vs Female Pelvis Anatomy
Definition
Narrow/Heavy/Taller vs Wider/Lighter/Oval
Term
Red vs Yellow Bone Marrow
Definition
Creates RBCs/WBCs vs Stores fat
Term
SLTPTTCH
Definition
Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Term
Hallux Fracture
Definition
Big toe
Term
Varus vs Valgus
Definition
Bow vs UwU
Term
6 Types of Joints
Definition
Pivot - Side to side
Hinge - Bend along one axis
Saddle - Flexion/extension and ab/adduction
Plane - Any direction, restricted by ligaments
Condyloid - Flexion/extension and ab/adduction
Ball and socket - Any movement
Term
Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle
Definition
Large, found everywhere but skeletal/small, medium/beats together
Term
Functions of muscular system
Definition
Movement, stability, heat generation, protection, circulation
Term
Layers of skeletal muscle
Definition
Epimysium, perimysium, muscle facicles, muscle fibers, endomysium, sacrolema, myofibrils, sarcomeres
Term
Wolff's Law
Definition
Muscles repair themselves
Term
Sarcopenia
Definition
Muscle fibers die with age and cannot use same amount of force
Term
Pacemaker cells
Definition
In the SA Node, keep beat 70-80 bpm
Term
O/I of Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Definition
Origin: Sternum/Clavicle
Insertion: Mastoid Process of Temporal Bone
Term
5 Fascicular arrangements of muscles
Definition
Parallel (NF) - Long, large muscle body
Parallel (F) - Long, no muscle body
Convergent - Meet up to one
Circular - Sphincter
Pennation - Fibers in directions
Term
CNS vs PNS
Definition
Tract/Nucleus vs Nerve/Ganglion
Term
Structure of a neuron
Definition
Epineurium - Surrounds whole nerve
Perineurium - Surrounds fascicles
Endoneurium - Surrounds individual axons
Term
Pyramidal cell
Definition
Cerebral cortex
Term
Purkinje cell
Definition
Cerebellar cortex
Term
Astrocyte
Definition
Supports and scaffolds for the CNS and supports blood brain barrier
Term
Microglial cell
Definition
Immune defense of the CNS
Term
Oligodendrocyte
Definition
Wraps axons in myelin and supports several axons with one cell
Term
Ependymal cell
Definition
Creates cerebrospinal fluid
Term
Satellite cell
Definition
Nutrients/waste removal of cells
Term
Schwann cell
Definition
Insulate axons with myelin
Term
Ruffini (bulbous) corpuscle vs Meissner’s (tactile) corpuscle
Definition
Stretch vs Light touch
Term
Muscle spindle vs Golgi tendon
Definition
Tension vs Strech/speed
Term
Pathway of a stimulus
Definition
From the back out the front
Term
Macula vs Semicircular canals
Definition
Linear position of head vs Rotational movement of head
Term
Ampulla
Definition
Fluid chambers under semicircular canals that sense rotation
Term
Parasympathetic
Definition
Decreases everything, increases digestion
Term
Dorsal tract injury vs Spinothalamic tract injury
Definition
Loss of fine touch vs Loss of pain
(Opposite sides)
Term
Types of stroke
Definition
Ischemic - Blockage to brain
Hemorrhagic - Bleeding in brain
Term
Parkinson's Disease
Definition
Death of nuclei that leads to loss of motor function
Term
ALS
Definition
Breakdown of motor neuron axons and cell bodies that lead to paralysis
Term
Alzheimer's Disease
Definition
Damage to neuron synapses in brain which leads to memory loss
Term
Concussion
Definition
Stretching/twisting of brain axons causes symptoms
Term
Types of neurological exams
Definition
Mental status - Draw a clock
Coordination - Finger to nose
Term
Broca's area vs Wernicke's area
Definition
Speech Production vs Speech Understanding
Term
Aphasia
Definition
Issue with speaking
Term
So see, every superior snake loves red eggs, heads move, throats swallow, stop tongue
Definition
Smell, sight, eye movement, superior eye muscles, sensation of face, lateral rectus, expression, head movement, throat, swallow/vagus, shrug/shoulder/sternocleidomastoid, tongue muscles
Term
Functions of the Endocrine System
Definition
Maintain homeostasis, signals via hormones, long-term physiological responses
Term
Acromegaly
Definition
Tumor in pituitary gland causes excess growth hormone
Term
TSH vs ACTH
Definition
Turns on thyroid gland vs Turns on adrenal gland (stress)
Term
Prolactin vs Oxytocin
Definition
Creates milk vs Contractions/milk down to chest
Term
Calcitonin
Definition
Rising calcium levels in blood, stops with parathyroid gland
Term
Adrenal medulla
Definition
Fight or flight
Term
FSH
Definition
Reproductive gland releases gametes
Term
LH
Definition
Reproductive gland releases estrogen/testosterone
Term
ADH
Definition
Water in bloodstream
Term
Pineal gland
Definition
Melatonin based on light (tanning)
Term
Diabetes
Definition
Type I - Body doesn't produce insulin
Type II - Body doesn't react to insulin
Term
Structure of arteries
Definition
Tunica Externa - Outer collagen layer
Tunica Media - Thick layer of smooth muscle
Tunica Intima - Inner elastic layer
Term
Types of Capillaries (all allow exchanging O2 with tissues)
Definition
Continuous -Small gaps for O2 exchange
Fenestrations - Large molecules
Sinusoid - Intercellular gaps for WBCs
Term
Pathway of blood
Definition
Heart -> Arteries -> Arterioles -> Capillaries -> Venules -> Veins
Term
Veins have
Definition
- Large lumen to hold blood
- Valves
- Skeletal muscle to pump blood against gravity
Term
Circle of Willis
Definition
An arterial loop that provides redundancy within the brain in case of a blockage
Term
Portal Vein
Definition
Vein that connects two capillary beds
Term
Hepatic Portal System
Definition
Takes nutrient-rich blood from the digestive tract to the liver
Term
Zones of Respiratory System
Definition
Top: Conduction (Control air flow in and out)
Bottom: Respiratory (Gas exchange)
Term
Conduction Zone Pathway
Definition
Pharynx -> Larynx -> Trachea -> Primary Bronchi -> Secondary Bronchi
Term
Respiratory Zone Pathway
Definition
Terminal Bronchiole -> Alveolar Duct -> Alveolar Sac -> Alveolus
Term
Asthma
Definition
Increased mucus causes inflamed walls and during attacks, the small airway tightens up even more
Term
Eustachian Tube
Definition
Equalizes pressure between middle ear and environment, clogged when sick
Term
Left vs Right Lung
Definition
Cardiac Notch vs Middle Lobe
Term
Parietal vs Visceral Pleura
Definition
Superficial (outer layer lines diaphragm) vs deep (inner layer lines lungs)
Term
How breathing works:
Definition
Diaphragm contacts and moves down to increase space for more air
Term
Tension Pneumothorax
Definition
Air trapped in pleura space so lungs cannot expand
Term
Functions of the Digestive System
Definition
Propulsion, mechanical and chemical digestion, and absorption
Term
Lumen
Definition
"Outside" of body
Term
Peristalsis
Definition
Digestive muscles contract in esophagus to move food to stomach
Term
Serosa vs Peritoneum
Definition
Any tissue holding organs in place in abdomen vs 2 tissue layers holding digestive organs in place
Term
Structure of stomach
Definition
Cardia -> Fundus -> Body -> Pyloric Canal
Term
Types of Gastric Glands
Definition
Chief Cells - Protein/fat digestion
Parietal Cells - HCL acid to break down food
Enteroendocrine cells - Hormones that regulate digestion
Term
Gastrin
Definition
Increases secretion of gastric glands/pooping
Term
GERD
Definition
Tums to neutralize acid or Pepcid to stop Parietal cells
Term
Segmentation
Definition
Smooth muscle smashes food together
Term
SI
Definition
Absorption through villi
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Meets LI at cecum
Term
Appendix
Definition
No apparent purpose
When infected, needs to be surgically removed
Term
LI
Definition
Only has microvilli
Goblet cells protect intestine from bacteria
Term
Digestive surgery
Definition
Ostomy bag placed on stoma to allow waste to pass
Term
Liver
Definition
Produces bile and processes nutrients, can regrow lobes
Term
Liver cirrhosis vs Jaundice
Definition
Hepatitis/alcoholism vs Liver stops breaking down bilirubin
Term
Gallbladder
Definition
Stores bile until it needs to process fats
Term
Structures of gallbladder
Definition
Body -> Fundus -> Neck -> Cystic duct -> Common bile duct
Term
Pancreas
Definition
Endocrine functions for blood glucose, produces digestive enzymes
Term
Pathway of pancreatic juices
Definition
Pancreatic duct -> common bile duct -> duodenum
Term
Digestive cells
Definition
Acinar cells - Digestive enzymes
Islet cells - Hormones for blood glucose levels
Bile - Fat
Pancreatic juices - Sugars, fats, protein
Term
Teeth
Definition
Incisors, cuspid, premolars, molars
Crown, root, enamel, dentin
Term
Functions of the Urinary System
Definition
Filter blood to remove waste, regulate water concentration, regulate blood pressure
Term
Structures of the Kidney
Definition
Renal Hilum - Renal vein
Renal Column - Connective tissue, splits lobes
Renal Pyramid - Collects urine
Renal Papilla - Urine to calyces
Major/Minor Calyxs - Urine to urter
Term
Nephron
Definition
Functional unit of the kidney
Term
Functional unit of the kidney
Definition
Filters blood and removes water, small solutes, and glucose
Term
Nephron tubule
Definition
Reabsorb water and glucose to maintain homeostasis
Term
Rhabdomyolysis
Definition
When broken down muscle tissues block the renal tubules
Term
Adventitia
Definition
Connective outer layer that holds the kidney in its position
Term
Kidney Stones
Definition
Excessive amounts of salt in the urine
Term
Detrusor muscle
Definition
Smooth muscle layer surrounding the bladder
Term
Trigone
Definition
Triangular region from urethral opening to urethra (carries urine)
Term
UTI
Definition
Bacteria travels up urethra to bladder (more common in women)
Term
Increased stimulation from sympathetic renal nerve
Definition
Lowered blood flow, filtration, and urine production
Term
Gamete vs Gonad
Definition
Sex-specific reproductive cell vs Sex-specific organ that produces said cell
Term
Process of making a baby
Definition
Zygote - Conception -> Implantation
Embryo - Implantation -> 10 weeks
Fetus - 10 weeks -> Birth
Term
Uterus Structues
Definition
Endometrium - Inner lining (Sheds/nutrients/endometriosis)
Myometrium -> Contractions (muscular)
Perimetrium - Outer protective layer (womb)
Term
Ectopic Pregnancy
Definition
Egg implants outside the uterus, life-threatening
Term
Process of moving an egg
Definition
Ovary -> Fimbriae -> Infundibulum -> Ampulla -> Isthmus -> Cilia (All a part of fallopian tubes)
Term
Layers of the vagina
Definition
Mucosa - Inner surface
Muscularis - Smooth muscle layer
Adventitia - Outer fibrous layer
Term
Lactobactillum
Definition
Creates lactic acid (4.5) to prevent infections
Term
Ligaments to support reproductive systems
Definition
Suspensory ligament: Pelvic wall -> Fallopian tube
Ovarian ligament: Ovary -> Uterus
Broad ligament: Uterus -> Pelvic wall
Round ligament: Uterus -> Labia Majora (Holds uterus in place)
Term
Birth Control
Definition
IUDs - Acts on the uterus to turn it inhospitable to sperm, fertilization, and implantation
Hormonal methods (oral) - Alter normal reproductive hormonal signaling
Term
Once the baby implants onto the endometrium...
Definition
A placenta grows to nourish it with nutrients
Term
How the baby breathes with no lungs:
Definition
Foramen Ovule - Opening between left and right atria
Ductus Arteriosus - Opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta (Shuts close when first breath is taken)
Term
Penis Muscles
Definition
Corpus Spongiosum - Houses urethra
Corpus Cavernosa - Fills with blood
Term
Scrotum Structures
Definition
Tunica Vaginalis - Outer layer that reduces friction
Tunica Albuginea - Inner layer that splits into lobes
Scrotal Septum - Separates testes
Term
Bulbourethral Gland
Definition
Secretes a pre-ejaculate lubricant into the urethra and makes sure inside is clean of urine
Term
Sperm Pathway
Definition
Testes -> Epididymis -> Vas deferens -> Ejaculatory ducts -> Prostate gland -> Urethra
Term
Semen is made from:
Definition
Semen: 70% (seminal vesicle), 25% (prostate), 5% (sperm)
Term
Vasectomy
Definition
Cutting of the vas deferens to prevent the transport of sperm
Term
Testicular Torsion
Definition
Spermatic cords twists and cuts off blood flow
Term
Functions of Integumentary System
Definition
Sensory, protection of internal organs, protection from sun, thermoregulation, largest organ
Term
Layers of skin
Definition
Epidermis - Top layer for protection (made with keratin for hardness)
Dermis - Middle layer for support
Hypodermis - Bottom layer connects skin to tissue
Term
Levels of epidermis
Definition
Stratum Corneum - Dead cells
Stratum Lucidum - Thick skin
Stratum Granulosum - Keratin produced
Stratum Spinosum - Forms strong base
Stratum Basale - Bottom layer
Term
Levels of dermis
Definition
Papillary Layer - Capillaries, sensory nerves
Reticular Layer - Collagen/elastic, highly vascular
Term
Fingerprints
Definition
Formed between intersection of epidermis and dermis, unique
Term
Eczema
Definition
Moisture leaks through skin causing dry skin and allows pathogen to enter
Term
Merkel cells
Definition
Sensory cells for light touch/texture
Term
Melanocytes
Definition
Give skin/hair its pigmentation
Term
Aging
Definition
Slower collagen production, slower keratinocyte turnover, diminished circulation
Term
Oily skin from:
Definition
Sebum in the sebaceous glands, acutane reduces
Term
Functions of the Lymphatic System
Definition
Fluid balance, lipid absorption, immune support
Term
Functions of the Immune System
Definition
Defense against pathogens, removal of abnormal/damaged cells
Term
Interstitial fluid
Definition
Leaked plasma because of blood pressure, lymphatic system helps move it back to the vascular system
Term
Lymphatic capillaries
Definition
Absorbs fluid to turn it into lymph to lymph vessels then ducts
Term
Pathway of a lymph
Definition
Lymphatic capillaries -> Lymphatic vessels -> Lymph node -> Lymphatic ducts -> Veinous system
Term
B-Cells
Definition
Matures in RBM
Term
Thymus
Definition
Produces and matures T-Cells
Term
Lacteals
Definition
In villi of the SI, absorbs fats
Term
Roles of lymph nodes
Definition
Filter lymph, fight invaders, B/T-Cells
Mostly around armpits and groin
Term
Spleen
Definition
Filters blood and catches pathogens
Term
Lymph Nodules
Definition
Not attached to lymph vessels, houses immune cells
Term
Organization of Immune System
Definition
Barrier Defense - Hair, skin, mucosa
Innate Immune Response - WBCs
Adaptive Immune Response - Pathogen-specific lymphocytes
Term
Granulocytes vs Lymphocytes (WBCs)
Definition
Rapid, non specific vs Long, specific
Term
Neutrophils
Definition
Engulf and kill bacteria
Term
Eosinophils
Definition
Kill parasites
Term
Macrophage
Definition
Flexible, kills foreign pathogens
Term
Vaccines
Definition
Present pieces of the virus to the body so B-Cells recognize
Term
Celiac disease
Definition
Gluten causes inflammation, villi in SI damaged
Term
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Definition
Immune cells attack synovial membrane, breakdown of cartilage/bone, causes stiffness/pain
Term
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Definition
Infection triggers exaggerate immune response, cells target myelin sheath, patients lose motor/sensory functions
Term
Lupus
Definition
Autoimmune disorder where B-Cells cannot differentiate between "self cells", attacks own body
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