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Anatomy Weeks 1-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The study of Anatomy is the study of structure and consists of... | gross, microscopic, developmental, pathological, and systemic anatomy. |
| What is the proper Anatomical Position? | Body erect, arms at sides, palms forward, head and feet forward |
| What are Atoms? | electrically neutral with equal numbers of protons (+) and electrons (-) so they are balanced. |
| What are Electrolytes? | substances that dissociate into ions in a solution. They are formed when acids, bases, or salts dissolve in water. |
| What are the main components of the Phospholipid Bilayer? | double layered, heads are hydrophilic (water loving), tails are hydrophobic (water fearing). |
| What are the four tissues? | Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous Tissue |
| What percentage of your body weight is skeletal muscle? | 40 to 50% body weight |
| A muscle that directly performs a specific movement... | Prime Mover |
| How is "good posture" produced? | body alignment that most favors function, achieved by keeping the body's center of gravity over its base and requires the least muscular work to maintain. |
| What is the Lever System? | Rigid Bar (bone), Fulcrum (joint), Load (moved), Pull (produces movement). |