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ST-101 Week 1
Organization of the body
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01/20/2009

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Bisymmetry
Definition
animal symmetry in which similar are arranged on opposite sides
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Body Planes
Definition
imaginary lines or cuts separating the body into specific areas
Term
Cavity
Definition
a hollowed out space
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Cell
Definition
the simplest form of living matter that is capable of maintaining life and reproducing itself
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Organ
Definition
several types of tissues arranged in an organized manner to perform a particular function
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Organism
Definition
group or organ systems which make up an integrated whole person or animal
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Organ System
Definition
Types or organs arranged together to perform complex functions of the body
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Quadrant
Definition
any of the four quarters into which something is divided by two real or imaginary lines that intersect each other at right angles
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Recumbent
Definition
lying down
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Tissue
Definition
group of similar cells arranged with intercellular substance between them specialized to perform a particular function
Term
(Anatomy or Physiology)
Scientific study of the structure of an organism which describes the size, shape, construction, and relative positions of the organs of the body
Definition
Anatomy
Term
(Anatomy or Physiology)
Scientific study of the functions of an organism which describes how the organs work independently and in relation to the whole organism
Definition
physiology
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Define anatomical position
Definition
Body standing erect with arms at the side and palms facing forward
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Name and describe the four body planes
Definition
Transverse, midline/median, sagital, coronal/frontal
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Proximal
Definition
Nearer a point of reference, usually the trunk or middle of the body
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External or superficial
Definition
On or close to the outside of the body
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Distal
Definition
father away from a point of reference
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Anterior or ventral
Definition
the fron or belly side of the body
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Internal or deep
Definition
on the inside of the body
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Lateral
Definition
toward the side of the body or away from the midline
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Medial
Definition
closer to the midline of the body
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Posterior or dorsal
Definition
the backside of the body
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Superior
Definition
toward the head end of the body or toward the upper part of the body
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Inferior
Definition
Farther away from the head or toward the lower part of the body
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Greater curvature
Definition
The side of a curved organ with the larger curve
Term
Caudal
Definition
Refers to the tail or tail end
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Plantar
Definition
The sole or bottom of the foot
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Lesser curvature
Definition
Side of curved organ with the lesser curve
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Cephalic or cranial
Definition
Refers to the head or head end
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Palmar
Definition
The front or palm of the hand
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Prone
Definition
Lying abdomen down, face down (or to the side)
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Lateral
Definition
lying on the side
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Supine or dorsal recumbent
Definition
lying down on the back, face up
Term
Erect
Definition
standing or sitting up
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List three general regions of the body
Definition
Head/face and cranium, trunk/torso (neck, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perinuem), limbs/extremities
Term
(Cavity and the contents)
Cranial Cavity
Definition
Brain and pituitary gland
Term
(Cavity and the contents)
Spinal Cavity
Definition
spinal chord
Term
(Cavity and the contents)
Pericardial cavity
Definition
heart
Term
(Cavity and the contents)
Pleural cavities (2)
Definition
they each contain a lung
Term
(Cavity and the contents)
Mediastinal space
Definition
thymus gland, trachea, esophagus, bronchi, ends of the 2 vena cavae, beginning of the aorta, heart
Term
(Cavity and the contents)
Abdominal cavity
Definition
within peritoneum: stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, most of small and large intestines
Behind Peritoneum: kidney, ureters, adrenal glands
Term
(Cavity and the contents)
Pelvic Cavity
Definition
Urinary bladder, female/male sex organs, part of large intestine: cecum, appendix, rectum
Term
What are the 4 quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity
Definition
R. Upper, L. Upper, R. Lower, L. Lower
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Gallbladder
Definition
RUQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Spleen
Definition
LUQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Left Kidney
Definition
LUQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Cecum
Definition
RLQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Lower right ureter
Definition
RLQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Right kidney
Definition
RUQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Appendix
Definition
RLQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Bile Ducts
Definition
RUQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Most of the liver
Definition
RUQ
Term
(RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Lower part of the left ureter
Definition
LLQ
Term
Identify the nine abdominal regions
Definition
R. Hypochondriac, Epigastric, L. Hypochondriac, R. Lumbar, Umbilical, L. Lumbar, R. Iliac, Hypogastric, L. Iliac
Term
(Arrange from simplest to most complex)
Organ systems, cells, organs, organism, tissues
Definition
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
Term
What is the single ultimate goal of an organism?
Definition
Survival
Term
What are the three basic activities for life of an organism?
Definition
Movement, metabolism, reproduction
Term
(Composition of the human body)
(Liquids, solids) make up about 40 percent of the total body composition
Definition
Solids
Term
(Composition of the human body)
Fluids are found in (two, three) major compartments of the body
Definition
Two
Term
(Composition of the human body)
Outside the cells refer to (extracellular, intracellular) fluid
Definition
Extracellular
Term
(Description of system)
Nervous system
Definition
Coordinates body activities by receiving, interpreting, and conducting messages to all other systems of the body
Term
(Description of system)
Reproductive system
Definition
Childbirth
Term
(Description of system)
Digestive system
Definition
Receives, digests, and absorbs food substances and excretes waste products
Term
(Description of system)
Muscular system
Definition
provides for movement and support
Term
(Description of system)
Integumentary system
Definition
covers the body; protects the organisms from injury, disease, and infection; and functions in temperature regulation, excretion of wastes, and receiving of sensations
Term
(Description of system)
Urinary system
Definition
Serves in the removal of waste products from the blood excreted in the form of urine
Term
(Description of system)
Endocrine system
Definition
serves to regulate body functions by secreting hormones
Term
(Description of system)
Circulatory system
Definition
transports materials throughout the body by carrying oxygen and nutrients in the blood to all cells of the body and carrying away the waste products from the cells
Term
(Description of system)
Skeletal system
Definition
provides the framework for the body and works to protect and support the body
Term
(Description of system)
Respiratory system
Definition
takes in oxygen from the air and gives off carbon dioxide (CO2) that is produced by cell metabolism
Term
(Description of system)
Special sense system
Definition
functions in receiving special sensations such as sight, smell, hearing, and taste
Term
(Organs of the system)
Urinary system
Definition
KUB and urethra
Term
(Organs of the system)
Endrocrine system
Definition
all of the ductless glands such as pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands
Term
(Organs of the system)
Muscular system
Definition
skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles
Term
(Organs of the system)
Reproductive system
Definition
male/female sex organs and the ducts to the outside
Term
(Organs of the system)
Nervous system
Definition
brain, spinal cord, and all peripheral nerves
Term
(Organs of the system)
Skeletal system
Definition
bones, joints, cartilage, and connective tissue
Term
(Organs of the system)
Circulatory system
Definition
heart, blood vessels, blood and lymphatic tissues including spleen, lymphatic vessels, and lymph
Term
(Organs of the system)
Integumentary system
Definition
skin, hair, nails, and glands
Term
(Organs of the system)
Digestive system
Definition
mouth, pharynx esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and accessory organs such as gallbladder or pancreas
Term
(Organs of the system)
Special sense system
Definition
eye, ear, nose, and taste buds
Term
Respiratory system
Definition
lungs, upper respiratory tract
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