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Biology 201
Chat 1,6,7 in Anatomy and Physiology by Saladin Fourth Edition
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Undergraduate 2
09/14/2006

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Term
What is in the dorsal cavity?
Definition
Cranial Cavity (brain)
Vertebral Canal (spinal cord)
Term
What is in the ventral cavity?
Definition
Thorasis Cavity
Pleural cavities (lungs)
Pericardial (heart)

Abdominoplevis
Abdominal cavity (digestibe organs, spleen, kidneys)
Pelvic Cavity (bladder, rectum, reproductive)
Term
Deep
Definition
Relatively far from the body surface
Term
Anterior
Definition
Pertaining to the front (facial-abdominal) of the body
Term
Dorsal
Definition
Toward the back or spine
Term
Ventral
Definition
Pertaining to the front of the body the regions of the chest and abdomen
Term
Superior
Definition
Higher then another structure
Term
Posterior
Definition
Near or pertaining to the back or spinal side of the body; dorsal
Term
Inferior
Definition
Lower than another structure
Term
Medial
Definition
Toward the midline of an organ or median plane of the body
Term
Lateral
Definition
Away from the midline of an organ or median plan of the organ; toward the side
Term
Proximal
Definition
relatively near a point of origin or attachment
Term
distal
Definition
relatively distant from a point of origin or attachment
Term
superficial
Definition
relatively close to the surface
Term
Two major components of the dermis
Definition
1. Papillary layer
2. Reticular layer
Term
Layers of the epidermis
Definition
stratum basale
stratum spinosum- 8 to 10 layers of live keratinocytes
stratum granulosium- 3 to 5 layers of live kerotinocytes
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
Term
functions of the intergumentary system
Definition
1 resistance to trauma and infection
2 barrier to ultraviolet light
3 can absord chemicals
4 vit d synthesis
5 sensory receptors for pain, pressure, texture and pain
6 thermoregulation
7 non verbal communication
Term
2 componenets of the cutaneous membrane
Definition
1 mucous membrane
2 serous membrane
Term
FEEDBACK LOOP

Receptor
Definition
Senses Change

-receives stimulus
-monitors changes and communicates with control center
Term
FEEDBACK LOOP

Integrator
Definition
Control Center That Responds

-determines the value at which some condition should be maintained
-processes the signal and sends instructions to maintain that level
Term
FEEDBACK LOOP

Effector
Definition
Structures That Restores Homeostasis
Term
EPIDERMIS

Langerhaus Cells
Definition
(made in bone marrow)

Macrophages that work with B lymphocytes to guard against pathogens
Term
EPIDERMIS

Merkel Discs
Definition
Receptor cells associated with nerve fibers
Term
EPIDERMIS

Keratinocytes
Definition
Protects the bidy from chemicals and microbes
Term
Metaphysis
Definition
The growing part of the long bone between the diaphysis and epiphysis
Term
Melanin
Definition
Insoluble pigments the account for the color of skin
Term
EPIDERMIS

Melanocytes
Definition
A cell of the stratum basale of the epidermis the synthesizes melanin and transfers it to the kertinocytes
Term
EPIDERMIS

Adipocytes
Definition
A fat cell
Term
Thermoregulation
Definition
Homeostatic regulation of the body temp within a narrow range by adjustments of heat promoting and heat losing mechanisms
Term
Physiology
Definition
Study of bodily functions; how living organisms perform the their vital function
Term
Anatomy
Definition
describes the internal and external structures of the body
Term
Homestatsis
Definition
All body systems working together to maintain a stable internal enviroment
Term
Histology
Definition
The microscopic structure of tissue and organs
Term
Cytology
Definition
Study of cell structure and function
Term
Visceral
Definition
The inner or deeper layer of a two layer membrane such as pericardium
Term
Parietal
Definition
Pertaining to a wall such as parietal bone of the skull
Term
pericarium
Definition
the heart is enclosed by a two layer membrane
Term
Sebum
Definition
An oily secrection of the sebaceous glands the keep the skin and hair pliable
Term
Epiphisis
Definition
The head of a long bone
Term
Diaphysis
Definition
The shaft of a long bone
Term
Periosteum
Definition
A layer of fibrous connective tissue coving the surface of a bone
Term
Pubis
Definition
Pubic
Term
Thigh
Definition
Femur
Term
Ankle
Definition
Tarsal
Term
Fingers
Definition
Phalanges
Term
Wrist
Definition
Carpal
Term
Pelvis
Definition
Pelvic
Term
Navel
Definition
Umbilical
Term
Abdomen
Definition
Abdominal
Term
Prone
Definition
Palm faces down
Term
Supine
Definition
Palm face up
Term
Anatomal Position
Definition
Feet are flat close together
Arms at the sides
Palm, face and eyes facing forward
Term
Neck
Definition
Cervical
Term
Back
(btw shoulder blades)
Definition
Dorsal
Term
Loin
(bottom of back)
Definition
Lumbar
Term
Eye
Definition
Ocular
Term
Buttock
Definition
gluteal
Term
Chest
Definition
Thoracic
Term
Knee cap
Definition
Patellar
Term
Groin
Definition
Inguinal
(ING-won-ul)
Term
Skull
Definition
Cranial
Term
Head
Definition
Cephalic
Term
Back of Knee
Definition
Popliteal
(pop-lit-TEE-ul)
Term
Front of elbow
Definition
Antecubital
(an-teh-KYOO-bi-tul)
Term
Cheek
Definition
buccal
Term
Arm
Definition
Brachial
Term
Back of elbow
Definition
olecranal
Term
Armpit
Definition
axillary
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