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LFCC Bio 141 Lab
Lab I
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Undergraduate 4
08/24/2010

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Term
Macro molecule
Definition
Protein, Carbs, Lipids, Nucleic acids
Term
Atoms
Definition
smallest units of matter
Term
Cell
Definition
smallest living units in the body
Term
Tissues
Definition
many similar cells grouped together to perform a funciton or series of related funcions.
Term
Tissues
Definition
many similar cells grouped together to perform a funciton or series of related funcions.
Term
NFPA Red
Definition
Fire Hazard
4 Danger: Flammable gas or extremely flammable liquid
3 Warning: Flammable liquid - Flash point below 100 degrees F
2. Caution: Conmustible liquid - Flash point of 100 degreet to 200 degrees F
1. Combustible if heated
0. Not Combustible
Term
NFPA Blue
Definition
Health Hazard
4. Danger: May be fatal on short exposure. Specialized protective equipment required.
3. Warning: Corrosive or toxic. Avoid skin contact if inhaled
2. Warning: may be harmful if inhaled or absorbed
1. Caution:May cause irritation
0. No unusual hazard
Term
NFPA Yellow
Definition
Instability Hazard
4. Danger: Explosive material at room temp.
3. Warning:May be explosive if shocked, heated, under confinement or mixed with water
2. Warning: Unstable or may react if mixed with water
1.Caution: May react if heated or mixed with water
0. Stable: Not reactive when mixed with water
Term
White
Definition
ACID = acid
ALK = Alkali
COR = Corrosive
OXY = Oxidizing Chemicals
P = Polymerization
PPE = Personal Protective Equipment [mainly for biolgy/microbiolgy]
-W- = Avoid use of water
Term
Anatomy
Definition
is the study of the structures that make up the body and how those structures relate to eachother.
[Greek = "to cut up"
Term
Gross Anatomy
Definition
is the study of body structures that can be seen without a microscope
Term
Microscopic anatomy
Definition
is the study of the tiny structures of the body that can only by seen with a microscope.
Term
Physiology
Definition
is the study of how the body functions and carries out the activities of life.
Term
Subatomic
Definition
protons +1, neutrons [neutral charge], electrons -1
- charges contribute to nerve and muscle contraction
Term
Levels of Organization
Definition
Subatomic, atomic, molecular, macro-molecular, organelles, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism [individual]
Term
Organ
Definition
several different types of tissues grouped together to perform a function of a series of related functions.
Term
Four main groups of tissue
Definition
epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous
Term
Organ system
Definition
several organs working together to perform a series of related functions.
ex. respiratory system
Term
Anatomical Position
Definition
standing forward, feet together, palms forward
Term
Supine
Definition
lying face up in anatomical position
Term
Prone
Definition
lying face down in anatomical position
Term
Axial
Definition
body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis
Term
Appendicular
Definition
limbs, extremities, arms and lege
Term
Planes of the Body
Definition
Transvers, Sagittal, Midsagittal, Parasagittal, coronal
Term
Transverse Plane
Definition
[cross section] divides teh body into inferior and superior sections
Term
Sagittal Plane
Definition
divides the body into left and right halves
Term
Midsagittal Plane
Definition
divides the body into equal left and right halves
Term
Parasagittal Plane
Definition
divides the body into unequal left and right halves
Term
Frontal [Coronal] Plane
Definition
divides the body into posterior and anterior portions
Term
Superior [cranial]
Definition
above, toward the head.
the leg is superior to the foot.
Term
Inferior [caudal]
Definition
below; toward the feet. The foot is inferior to the leg
Term
Anterior [ventral]
Definition
toward the front of the body. The nose is anterior to the ears
Term
Posterior [dorsal]
Definition
toward the back of the body. the ears are posterior to the nose.
Term
Medial
Definition
toward the midline of the body. The heart is medial to the lungs
Term
Lateral
Definition
away from the midline. the eyes are lateral to the nose.
Term
Proximal
Definition
toward [nearer] the trunk of the body; closer to the point of attachment. The elbow is proximal to the wrist.
Term
Distal
Definition
away [farther] from the trunk of the body; further away from the point of attachment. The wrist is distal to the elbow.
Term
Superficial [external]
Definition
nearer to the surface of the body; toward or on the surface of the body. The skin is superficial to the muscles.
Term
Deep [internal]
Definition
away from the surface of the body; farthest form the surface of the body. The muscles are deeper than the skin.
Term
Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Definition
1. Right upper quadrant
2. Left upper quadrant
3. Right lower quadrant
4. left lower quadrant
Term
Abdominal pelvic regions`
Definition
1. Right hypochondriac region
2. Epigastric region
3. Left hypochondriac region
4. Right lumbar region
5. Umbilical region
6. Left lumbar region
7. Right inguinal region
8. Hypogastric region
9. Left inguinal region
Term
Dorsal Cavity
Definition
consists of cranial cavity and spinal cavity
Term
Cranial Cavity
Definition
contains the brain
Term
Spinal cavity
Definition
contains the spinal cord
Term
Ventral cavity
Definition
consists of the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic [peritoneal] cavity
Term
Thoracic cavity
Definition
consists of the pleural cavities, pericardial cavity, and the mediastinum
Term
Pleural cavities
Definition
surrounds left and right lungs
Term
Pericardial cavity
Definition
surrounds heart
Term
Mediastinum
Definition
partition area between the lungs
Term
Abdominopelvid [peritoneal] cavity
Definition
consists of the pelvic cavity and the abdominal cavity
Term
Shoulders
Definition
Acromial or scapular
Term
Abdominal cavity
Definition
contains digestive organs and many glands
Term
Head
Definition
Cephalic
Term
Face
Definition
Facial
Term
Forehead
Definition
Frontal
Term
Skull
Definition
Cranial
Term
Eye
Definition
Ocular or orbital
Term
Ear
Definition
Otic or auris
Term
Cheek
Definition
Buccal
Term
Nose
Definition
Nasal
Term
Mouth
Definition
Oral
Term
Chin
Definition
Mental
Term
Neck
Definition
Cervical
Term
Chest
Definition
Thoracic or thorax
Term
Breast
Definition
Mammary
Term
Stomach
Definition
Abdominal or abdomen
Term
Navel
Definition
Umbilical
Term
Pelvis
Definition
Pelvic
Term
Hip
Definition
Coxal
Term
Groin
Definition
Inguinal
Term
Pubis
Definition
Pubic
Term
Armpit
Definition
Axillary
Term
Arm
Definition
Brachial
Term
Front of elbow
Definition
Antecubital
Term
Forearm
Definition
Antebrachial
Term
Wrist
Definition
Carpal
Term
Hand
Definition
Metacarpal or manual
Term
Palm of hand
Definition
Palmar
Term
Thumb
Definition
Pollex
Term
Fingers
Definition
Digital or phalangeal
Term
Thigh
Definition
Femoral
Term
Front of knee
Definition
Patellar
Term
Leg
Definition
Crural
Term
Foot
Definition
Pedal
Term
Ankle
Definition
Tarsal
Term
Top of foot
Definition
Dorsal
Term
Great toe
Definition
Hallux
Term
Toes
Definition
Digital or phalangeal
Term
Pelvic Cavity
Definition
contains urinary bladder, reproductive organs
Term
Upper back
Definition
Dorsal or scapular
Term
Lower back
Definition
lumbar
Term
Buttocks
Definition
Gluteal
Term
Back of elbow
Definition
olecranal
Term
Back of Knee
Definition
Popliteal
Term
Calf
Definition
Sural
Term
Sacrum
Definition
Sacral
Term
sole of foot
Definition
Plantar
Term
Heel of foot
Definition
Calcaneal
Term
Organ Systems
Definition
1. Integumentary
2. Skeletal
3. Muscular
4. Nervous
5. Endocrine
6. Cardiovascular
7. Lymphatic
8. Respiratory
9. Digestive
10. Urinary
11. Reproductive
Term
Brain
Definition
Nervous system
Term
Diaphragm part of what system?
Definition
Respiratory system
Term
Pancreas part of what system
Definition
Digestive & Endocrine
Term
Kidney part of what system?
Definition
Urinary
Term
Liver part of what system?
Definition
Digestive
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