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Random Anatomy Questions - BrownMed
from all the lectures, random but not comprehensive
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Medical
Graduate
08/30/2010

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Term
name all vertebrae and nerves
Definition
C1-C7, T1-T12, L1-L5, CO1-CO5;
C1-C8, T1-T12, L1-L5, CO1
Term
what is a nerve?
Definition
a bundle of axons in the PNS
Term
what is a bundle of axons in the CNS called?
Definition
a nerve tract
Term
how do you identify a cross-section of a vertebra as being a cervical vertebra?
Definition
there are 2 foramen for cervical vertebral arteries
Term
how do you identify a cross-section of a vertebra as being a thoracic vertebra?
Definition
it has pieces jutting out on either side for ribs to attach to
Term
what are the 3 layers of a cross-section of the aorta? and what are their functions?
Definition
collagen & elastin (outermost) - contraction, smooth muscle (middle) - control, endothelium (innermost) - lining/exchange
Term
at any given time, what % of the blood is in the veins?
Definition
65%
Term
how do you tell the difference between an artery and a vein in your cadaver?
Definition
thick (artery) vs. thin (vein) walls
Term
where do the coronary arteries branch from?t
Definition
the aorta
Term
where do the coronary veins go?
Definition
into the right atrium
Term
what is lymphadema?
Definition
when the lymphatic system's flow is backed up
Term
what does the notochord eventually become?
Definition
intervertebral discs
Term
name 4 plexi (plexuses?)
Definition
cervical, brachial, lumbosacral, cardiopulmonary
Term
what are the nerves between the ribs called?
Definition
intercostal nerves
Term
name 6 general types of mesoderm
Definition
axial, paraxial, intermediate, cardiac tubes, somatic lateral plate mesoderm, splanchnic lateral plate mesoderm
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