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A/P Chap. 1
Intro. to the Human Body
Question | Answer |
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Define the term Anatomy? | Anatomy is the study of structures of the body |
Define the term Physiology? | Physiology describe how the body works |
List the levels of organization of the human body? | atom, cells, tissue, organs, organ system, human organism |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 1 of 11 | 1. Integumentary sys. (consist of the skin, hair, and nails) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 2 of 11 | 2. Skeletal sys. (basic frame work of the body) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 3 of 11 | 3. Muscular sys. (muscles attach to the bones and are responsible for movement of skeleton and body posture) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 4 of 11 | 4. Nervous sys. ( consist of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 5 of 11 | 5. Endocrine sys. (Hormones) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 6 of 11 | 6. Circulatory sys. ( heart and blood vessels pump and transport blood throughout the body) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 7 of 11 | 7. Lymphatic sys. ( Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 8 of 11 | 8. Respiratory sys. (consist of the lungs) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 9 of 11 | 9. Digestive sys. ( breakdown of food) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 10 of 11 | 10. Urinary sys. (excrete waste products) |
Describe the 11 major organ system? 11 of 11 | 11. Reproductive sys. (Reproduce) |
Define homeostasis. | Homeostasis is the body able to main a stable environment |
Define homeostasis imbalance. | Homeostasis imbalance is therefore associated with various disorders. |
Describe the anatomical position. | Anatomical position: the body is standing erect, with the face forward, the arms at the sides, and the toes and palms of the hand directed forward. |
List common terms used for relative positions of the body. 1 of 6 (Superior and Inferior) | Superior: above (ex. top of head) Inferior: below (ex. feet) |
List common terms used for relative positions of the body. 2 of 6 (Anterior and posterior) | Anterior: front aka ventral (ex. belly) Posterior: back aka dorsal (ex. spinal cord) |
List common terms used for relative positions of the body. 3 of 6 (Medial and Lateral) | Medial: midline Lateral: away from midline (ex. ladder) |
List common terms used for relative positions of the body. 4 of 6 (Proximal and distal) | Proximal: nearer to the point of attachment (ex. elbow is proximal to shoulder) Distal: further away from point of attachment (ex. fingers(digits are distal to the shoulder) |
List common terms used for relative positions of the body 5 of 6 (Superficial and deep) | Superficial: on or near the surface of the body (ex. scratch) Deep: away from surface of body (ex. C-section) |
List common terms used for relative positions of the body 6 of 6 (Central and Peripheral) | Central: located in the center (ex. heart) Peripheral: away from the center (ex. artery and veins going away from heart.) |
Describe the three major planes of the body? 1 of 3 | Sagittal Plane: the cut is made exactly down the midline of the body (ex. zipper, forehead to toes) |
Describe the three major planes of the body? 2 of 3 | Frontal plane Aka coronal plane: is made across the part of the head where a crown sits down the body. ( ex. headband) |
Describe the three major planes of the body? 3 of 3 | Transverse Plane: divides the body horizontally (ex. floating in water) |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 1 of 20 Abdominal | Abdominal: anterior trunk just below the ribs |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 2 of 20 Antecubital (Cube) | Antecubital: area in front of the elbow |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 3 of 20 Axillary (Gun) | Armpit |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 4 of 20 Brachial (tree branches) | Arm |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 5 of 20 Buccal (Use to blow horn) | Cheek area |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 6 of 20 Cephalic | Head |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 7 of 20 Cervical | Neck region |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 8 of 20 Cranial | nearer to the head |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 9 of 20 Digital | Fingers, toes |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 10 of 20 Femoral | thigh area |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 11 of 20 Flank | fleshy area along each side between the lower ribs and top of hip bones |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 12 of 20 Inguinal | area where the thigh meets the trunk of the body |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 13 of 20 Oral | mouth |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 14 of 20 Orbital | area around the eye |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 15 of 20 Patellar (ex. gpa always pat this area) | front of knee |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 16 of 20 Pedal | foot |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 17 or 20 Pubic | Genital area |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 18 or 20 Sternal | middle of chest |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Anterior View 19 or 20 Plantar | Sole of foot |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Posterior View 1 of 7 Caudal | nearer the lower region of spinal cord (tailbone) |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Posterior View 2 of 7 Deltoid | rounded area of shoulder |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Posterior View 3 of 7 Gluteal | Buttocks |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Posterior View 4 of 7 Lumbar | area of the back between the ribs and the hips |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Posterior View 5 of 7 Occipital | back of head |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Posterior View 6 of 7 Popliteal | back of knee area |
List anatomical terms for regions of the body. Posterior View 7 of 7 Scapular | shoulder blade area |
Describe the major cavities of the body 1 of 2 | Dorsal Cavity (Back of the body) has the 1. cranial cavity 2. spinal cavity |
Describe the major cavities of the body 2 of 2 | Ventral Cavity (Front of the body) 1. Thoracic Cavity (Mediastinum (middle of chest) Pleural Cavity (lung area) 2. Abdomino-pelvic cavity (Abdominal Cavity and Pelvic Cavity) |
List the four quadrant | Right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, Right lower quadrant, left lower quadrant |