Ch. 1 Anatomy

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Definitions

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anatomy
study of the structural basis of body function
physiology
study of the functional relevance of a structure
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Studying the Anatomical Sciences

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systemic anatomy
bodily structure that can be observed without magnification
histology
external structures
cytology
internal structures using x-ray
radiological anatomy
one organ system at a time
regional anatomy
multiple organs in a specific region
surface anatomy
microscopic anatomy, structure of tissue and organ
gross anatomy
study of the structure and function of individual cells
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Methods of Anatomical Study

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Palpation
looking at surface appearance
percussion
feeling a structure
inspection
listening to normal sounds
dissection
tapping and listening
auscultation
cutting and separating of tissues
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Medical Imaging: Radiology

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CT scan
cross section x-rays
PET
uses magents, not radiation. used for soft tissue visualization
Sonograhy
nuclear medicine (use of radioisotopes). Gamma ray detection. Used for finding active cell diviion/active sites in the body
MRI
reflection of ultra sound waves. uses no radiation
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variation in human structure

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situs inversus
normal arrangment
situs perversus
reversed position of organs
situs solitus
one organ atypically positioned
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Levels of Human Structure: SMALLEST to LARGEST

  1. molecules/macromolecules
  2. atoms
  3. organelles
  4. cells
  5. organs
  6. tissues
  7. organ systems
  8. organism
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Organ Systems

  • Skeletal
  • Integumentary
  • Endocrine
  • Urinary
  • Digestive
  • Circulatory
  • Female Reproductive
  • Male Reproductive
  • Nervous
  • Muscular
  • Respiratory
  • Lymphatic
  • Protection, Support, Movement
  • Internal Communication and Integration
  • Fluid Transport
  • Intake and Output
  • Reproductive
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Anatomical Position: Choose all that apply.

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match the plane name with it's letter

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a
frontal plane
b
transverse plane
c
sagittal plane
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a
prone
b
supine
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What is the difference between the midsagittal plane and the parasagittal plane?

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C
anterior
D
posterior
I
superior
B
inferior
G
medial
J
lateral
E
proximal
A
distal
H
deep
F
superficial
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G
right hypochondriac region
K
epigastric region
D
left hypochondriac region
M
right lumbar region
H
umbilical region
L
left lumbar region
F
right inguinal region
P
hypogastric region
A
left inguinal region
J
right upper quadrant
C
left upper quadrant
N
right lower quadrant
O
left lower quadrant
B
midclavicular
E
subcostal
I
intertubercular
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I
cranial cavity
B
vertebral cavity
F
thoracic cavity
H
pleural cavity
D
medistinum
A
pericardial cavity
G
abdominopelvic cavity
E
abdominal cavity
J
pelvic cavity
C
diaphragm
study the serous membranes of the abdominal cavity on your own, i'm too lazy to add it here