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Chapter 1: Intro to Human Anatomy
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/15/2012

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anatomy subdivisions
Definition

gross anatomy

histology (cells)

embryology (developmental)

pathologic anatomy

radiographic anatomy (x-ray)

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hierarchy of structure
Definition

cells

tissues

organs

organ systems

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integumentary system
Definition
skin and its parts
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skeletal system
Definition
bones, cartilage, joints
Term
muscular system
Definition
skeletal, cartilage, and joints
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nervous system
Definition
fast-acting reception and response control systems (activates muscles and glands)
Term
cardiovascular system
Definition
blood vessels and heart circulate blood
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lymphatic/immune system
Definition
filters lymph and blood, watches for and destroys foreign objects
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respiratory system
Definition
oxygenates blood and removes CO2
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digestive system
Definition
breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, removes waste
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urinary system
Definition
waste disposal, regulation of water and electrolyte balance of the blood
Term
endocrine system
Definition
secretes hormones, regulates growth, reproduction, nutrition, metabolism
Term
male reproduction system
Definition
make spermatozoa, reproduction hormones
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female reproduction system
Definition
make oocytes, hormones for reproduction, support baby
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anatomical position
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superior/inferior

medial/lateral

proximal/distal

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anterior/posterior

superficial/deep

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head's surface area
Definition
caput
Term
neck's surface area
Definition
cervix
Term
root of neck
Definition
jugular
Term
planes of body: sagittal, coronal, horizontal
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Cavities: 

cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominopelvic

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thoracic cavities: 

pericardial (serous)

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Term

Cavities:

pleural (serous)

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pericardia: visceral, parietal
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pleura: visceral, parietal
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Thoracic cavity: superior mediastinum, pleural cavities, pericardial cavity within the mediastinum
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