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A&P Ch1 Intro to A&P

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What do you do if you find out that Jen messed up and has a wrong answer somewhere?   Email me at totallyjen@gmail.com and I'll fix it! Thank you!  
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The study of internal and external structures of the body and the physial relationships among body parts, means "cutting open"   Anatomy  
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The study of how living organisms perform their vital functions   Physiology  
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Anatomy or physiology: Studying how a particular muscle attaches to the skeleton   Anatomy  
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Anatomy or physiology: Studying how a muscle contracts   Physiology  
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Medical Terminology: which part means basic, meaningful part of terms that cannot be broken down?   Roots  
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Medical Terminology: Which part means a modification attached to the beginning of words to change their meaning?   Prefix  
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Medical Terminology: Which part means modifications attached to the end of a word or word part to form another term?   Suffix  
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When you put together root words with prefixes or suffixes, what is the final product called?   Combining form  
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Commemorative names (like calling Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis "Lou Gerhig's Disease") are examples of what?   Eponyms  
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The Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology and 56 international association members published this book of standard international anatomical vocabulary   International Anatomical Terminology, Terminologia Anatomica, or TA  
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Gross Anatomy: This field studies the general form and superficial markings   Surface anatomy  
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Gross Anatomy: This field focuses on anatomical organization of specific areas of the body   Regional Anatomy  
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Gross Anatomy: This field studies the structure of organ systems   Systemic Anatomy  
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Gross Anatomy: This field describes changes in form occuring between conception and physical maturity   Developmental Anatomy  
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The most extensive structural changes occur during the first 2 months of development. The study of these early processes is called...   Embryology  
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Gross Anatomy: These fields include pathological, radiographic, and surgical anatomy, and is based on subspeciaties in clinical practice   Clinical Anatomy  
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Two major subdivisions of microscopic anatomy   Cytology, Histology  
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Study of internal structure of individual cells   Cytology  
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Study of tissues (groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together)   Histology  
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Tissues combine to form these structures, and at this level microscopic anatomy crosses the line to macro.   Organs (heart, kidney, liver, brain)  
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The study of the function of cells including chemical and molecular processes within and between cells   Cell physiology  
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Study of function of specific organs, such as cardiac   Organ physiology  
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Study of effects of diseases on organ or system functions   Pathological physiology  
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A system of advancing knowledge by formulating a question, collecting data about it through observation/experiment, and testing the question   The Scientific Method  
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Structural and functional components of cells   Organelles  
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Group of cells working together to perform one or more specific function   Tissue  
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Two or more tissues working in combination to perform several functions   Organs  
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Group of organs interacting to perform a particular function   Organ systems  
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Name the 11 Organ Systems   Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive  
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11 organ systems mnemonic   Sir My Resolve Is Completely RUINED (CIRc, Musc, RESp, Immune/lymph, Cardio, Repro, Urin, Integ, Nerv, Endo, Digest) *Note Dr. Bob doesn't recognize Lymph  
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What are the major organs of the Lymphatic System?   Spleen, Thymus, Lymphatic vessels and nodes, Tonsils *Note Dr. Bob doesn't recognize Lymph  
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The Liver is part of which organ system(s)?   Digestive and Lymphatic  
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What is the highest level of organization?   The Organism (Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ system, Organism)  
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Medial or Lateral? Big Toe   Medial  
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Medial or Lateral? Ulna   Medial  
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Medial or Lateral? Fibula   Lateral  
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Medial or Lateral? Thumb   Lateral  
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Medial or Lateral? Radius   Lateral  
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Medial or Lateral? Tibia   Medial  
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Medial or Lateral? Little toe   Lateral  
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Medial or Lateral? Little pinkie finger   Medial  
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Another word for Anterior   Ventral  
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Another word for Posterior   Dorsal  
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What number refers to the thumb?   1 (first)  
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Visceral refers to a membrane that is where on an organ?   Directly on the surface  
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Parietal refers to a membrane that is where on an organ?   Further away from the organ surrounding its cavity  
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What are 3 organs that have visceral and parietal membranes?   Heart (pericardium), Lungs (pleura) and intestines (peritoneum)  
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Term meaning the adjustment of physiological systems to preserve homeostasis   Homeostatic regulation  
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a cell, tissue, organ, or organ system adjusts activities automatically in response to environmental change   Autoregulation or intrinsic regulation  
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Activities of the nervous system or endocrine system to adjust or control activities of many other systems simultaneously   Extrinsic regulation  
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Nervous or endocrine? Which system directs rapid, short-term responses?   Nervous  
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Nervous or endocrine? Which system directs very specific responses?   Nervous  
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Nervous or endocrine? Which system directs hormones through the body?   Endocrine  
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Nervous or endocrine? Which system directs a response that may persist for days or weeks?   Endocrine  
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Nervous or endocrine? Which system will cause you to make a reaction, like jumping back from pain?   Nervous  
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Nervous or endocrine? Which system plays a major role in growth and development?   Endocrine  
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Which part of the homeostatic regulatory system is sensitive to a particular stimulus or environmental change?   Receptor  
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Which part of the homeostatic regulatory system is an integration center, receiving information and sending out commands?   Control Center  
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Which part of the homeostatic regulatory system is the cell or organ that responds and actively opposes or enhances stimulus   Effector  
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What is the desired value of homeostatic regulation called?   Set Point  
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What term describes the body's relatively constant internal environment?   Homeostasis  
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What does negative feedback do?   Says "no I don't like it stop!" and minimizes, or negates, the original stimulus, keeping variation in key body systems within acceptable limits  
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Describe the body region: Antebrachium   Forearm (elbow down)  
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Describe the body region: Axillary Region   Armpit (Lateral thoracic)  
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Describe the body region: Brachium   Upper arm  
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Describe the body region: Gluteal Region   Butt  
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Describe the body region: Gastrocnemial Region   Calf - also called sural  
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Describe the body region: Cervical Region   Neck (think cervical collar). Portion of body surrounding cervical spine.  
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Describe the body region: Cubital Fossa   Pit on front of elbow. Also called antecubital region (ante=front)  
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Describe the body region: Deltoid Region   Shoulder  
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Describe the body region: Cranium   Head  
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Describe the body region: Dorsum   Back of body, top of foot  
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Describe the body region: Inguinal Region   Groin and lower lateral regions of abdomen (the "v" portion where the abdomen meets the legs)  
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Describe the body region: Coxal Region   Lateral hip  
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Describe the body region: Occipital Region   Back of skull. Covers occipital lobe of brain, responsible for sight.  
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Describe the body region: Perineal   AKA "taint", the diamond shaped portion of the base of the trunk between the genetalia and anus  
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Describe the body region: Manus   Back of hands "Mano a mano" means hand to hand.  
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Describe the body region: Mammary   Portion of breast including nipples. anterior to pectoral muscles  
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Describe the body region: Tarsal Region   Foot  
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Describe the body region: Orbital   Eye orbits  
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Describe the body region: Lower Extremity   Legs  
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Describe the body region: Lumbar Region   Portion of the back where the lumbar region of the spine is but extending laterally to cover that entire area of the back.  
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Describe the body region: Neck   Also cervical  
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Describe the body region: Palmar Surface   Palm of hand  
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Describe the body region: Patellar Region   Patella, knee - specifically front  
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Describe the body region: Plantar surface   Bottom of foot - "plantar flex" means point toe  
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Describe the body region: Popliteal Fossa   Back of knee. Fossa means pit.  
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Describe the body region: Pubic Region   Groin and genetalia  
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Describe the body region: Femoral   Upper part of the leg, along the femur bone.  
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Describe the body region: Thoracic   Portion of body along the thoracic portion of the spine, ie, the chest  
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Describe the body region: Mental   Chin  
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Describe the body region: Crural Region   Anterior, inferior (front bottom) part of legs, below the knee to above the ankles. Front of Gastrocnemial region.  
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Describe the body region: Carpal Region   Wrist  
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Describe the body region: Pectoral Region   Anterior portion of chest lateral to presternal region  
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Describe the body region: Sacral   Base of spine medial to gluteal regions  
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Describe the body region: Buccal Region   Cheekbones, but Buccal also refers to cheeks and interior of cheeks/gumline  
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Describe the body region: Scapular Region   Two small regions at the tips of the scapulae on the superior, posterior portion of the trunk  
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Describe the body region: Digital   Fingers and toes. Thumb(1) Index(2) Middle(3) Ring(4) Little(5) and Hallux(1), Long(2), third, fourth, fifth  
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Describe the body region: Calcaneal   Heel of foot  
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Describe the body region: Pollex   Thumb  
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Describe the body region: Frontal   Forhead  
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Describe the body region: Nasal   Nose  
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Describe the body region: Pelvic   Between illiac crests, below umbilibus and above inguinal. Think pelvic girdle.  
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Subjective things a person experiences and describes but aren't otherwise detectable or measurable   Symptom  
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Objective things that can be observed or measured   Sign  
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Sign or Symptom: Objective/Observable   Sign (I saw the sign! and measured it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Subjective/Sensing   Symptom (Subjects Sense Symptoms, So I have to ask)  
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Sign or Symptom: Headache   Symptom (I can't see it, but the pt senses it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Rash   Sign (I can see it or measure it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Tummy feels upset   Symptom (I can't see it, but the pt senses it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Nervous   Symptom (I can't see it, but the pt senses it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Swelling at site of injury   Sign (I can see it or measure it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Fever   Sign (I can see it or measure it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Pain   Symptom (I can't see it, but the pt senses it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Anxiety   Symptom (I can't see it, but the pt senses it)  
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Sign or Symptom: Racing heart   Sign  
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Where are the Receptors for thermoregulation?   Skin, and one within the hypothalamus  
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What is the Set Point for thermoregulation?   37-C or 98.6-F  
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What are the Effectors for thermoregulation if temperature is above the Set Point?   Muscle tissues in the walls of blood vessels supplying the skin, and sweat glands. The muscles dilate vessels, letting blood near the surface to cool, and the sweat glands sweat.  
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In this form of homeostatic regulation, an initial stimulus produces a response that enhances the original change in conditions.   Positive Feedback  
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Positive feedback will exagerate a response to get the body through a potentially life threatening situation quickly. Give an example.   Blood clotting. Labor.  
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A cycle where a response continues escalating is called...   Positive Feedback Loop (Yes it's working! Keep doing that!)  
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What happens when an infection, injury, or genetic abnormaility is so severe that homeostatic mechanisms cannot fully compensate and the internal environment is out of normal limits?   Illness or disease  
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Term meaning opposing processes or forces are in balance   State of Equilibrium or Dynamic Equilibrium (ie, heat loss = heat production)  
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Superficial anatomy   Structures on or near the body surface  
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Anatomical position   Straight, upright, arms out, palms forward, feet together  
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Position where person is lying face up   Supine  
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Position where person is lying face down   Prone  
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Transverse Plane   Horizontal, cross section, cuts body into upper and lower parts  
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Sagittal Plane   Vertical, dividing body into left and right  
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Frontal Plane (coronal plane)   Vertical, dividing body into front and back  
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Midsagittal or median section   Vertical, dividing body into equal halves left and right  
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Parasagittal section   Vertical, dividing body into unequal halves left and right  
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Cranial means toward the...   Head  
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Caudal means toward the...   Bottom  
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Posterior is also known as   Dorsal  
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Anterior is also known as   Ventral  
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Superior means   above  
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Inferior means   Below  
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Proximal means   closer to the midline  
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Distal means   further from the midline  
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Medial means   toward the midline  
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Lateral means   away from the midline  
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Deep means   Farther from the body surface, ie, the bone is deep to the surrounding muscles  
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All things deep to the chest wall are within the   Thoracic cavity  
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All things deep to the abdominal and pelvic wall are within the   abdominopelvic cavity  
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The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the   diaphragm  
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The embryo has a cavity that contains respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems called the   ventral body cavity or coelm  
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The mediastinum contains...   Trachea, esophagus, major vessels, pericardial cavity  
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The thoracic cavity contains the...   Left and right pleural cavities, and mediastimum with pericardial cavity  
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The abdominopelvic cavity contains the...   Peritoneal cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity  
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Which cavity extends throughout the abdominal cavity and into the superior portion of the pelvic cavity?   Peritoneal cavity  
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because they extend inferior to the peritoneal cavity, ureters, large intestine, and bladder are all called...   infraperitoneal  
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Disease of short but severe duration   acute  
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act of listening to sounds of body   Auscultation  
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Treatment of disease or disorder with chemicals, especially cytotoxic   Chemotherapy  
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Persistant or recurring illness   Chronic  
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Images before and after radiopaque die administered then "subtracted" from eachother   Digital Subtraction Angiography  
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Science of studying the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases and health factors   epidemiology  
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Science of studying cause of disease   etiology  
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Means "unknown cause"   Idiopathic  
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Magnetic field and radio wave imaging   Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)  
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Imaging showing chemical functioning of organ   Positron Emission Tomography (PET)  
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Functional changes that accompany syndrome or disease   Pathophysiology  
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Imaging made by reflecting sound waves off internal structures   Ultrasound  
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High energy radiation imaging technique   X-Ray  
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