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PT 5400
Lecture Review
18
Anatomy
Graduate
09/05/2013

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Median Plane

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Divides body into right and left halves

Vertical plane running longitudinally

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Sagital Plane

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Vertical Plane passing longitudinally through the body but parallel to the median plane
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Coronal/Frontal Plane

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Vertical plane passing through the body at the right angles to the median plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior
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Transverse/Horizontal Plane

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Horizontal plane passing at the right angles to the medial and frontal planes, diving the body into superior and inferior
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Longitudinal Plane

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Lengthwise or parallel to the long axis of the body
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Oblique Plane

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All other slices of the body that are not cut upon previously discussed planes
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5 Functions of the integumentary system
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Protection, Containment, Heat Regulation, Sensation, and Synthesis of storage of Vitamin D (assists with Ca+ storage)
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Epidermis

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Keratinized epithelium, avascular
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Dermis

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Layer of collagen providing skin tone and strength

Contains: Hair follicles, arrector muscles, sebaacceous gladns, sweat glands found in sub q tissue and vascular: arterioles and superficial capillary beds

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Superficial Fascia

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Under dermis: loose connective tissue, stored fat, sweat glands, superficial blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and cutaneous nerves

Thermoregulation

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Deep Fascia

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Control infection and tumors

Pumps fluid and blood when muscles contract

Also known as retinaculum in some cases

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Investing Fascia

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Primarily work with individual muscles and neurovascular bundles
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What are the functions of muscle?
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Movement production, maintain posture, stabilize joints, and generate heat
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What are the characteristics of muscle?
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Excitability, contractility, extensibility, and elasticity
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Muscle types:

Skeletal

Definition
Striated, under voluntary control and gives mobility to the body
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Types of muscle

Cardiac

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Striated, ANS innervation.

Involuntary and responsibilty to pump blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the bpdy and carry waste products for elimnation

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Smooth muscle:

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Found in visceral organs, blood vessels, and intestines. Controlled by ANS
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