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Organization of the Human Body
Chapter 1
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
08/29/2016

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Anatomy
Definition
The study of the structures of the human body
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Physiology
Definition
The study of the functions of the human body
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Gross Anatomy
Definition
The study of body parts cisible to the naked eye
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Microscopic Anatomy
Definition
The study of cells (cytology) and tissues (histology)
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Scientific Method
Definition
logical inuiry based on experimentation
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Hypothesis
Definition
statement used as a propsed explanation for a scientfic problem
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Experiments
Definition
series of controlled tests of a hypothesis
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Theory
Definition
a hypothesis that has gained a high level of confidence through rigorous and controlled testing
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Terminologia Anatomica (TA)
Definition
official list of gross anatomical terms
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Terminologia Histologica (TH)
Definition
official list of microscopic anatomical terms
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Responsiveness
Definition
ability of an organism to sense, monitor, and respond to changes in both its external and internal environments
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Conductivity
Definition
capacity of living cells to transmit a wave of electrical disturbances from one point to another within the body
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Growth
Definition
organized increase in the size and number of cells, and therefore an increase in size of the individual or a particular organ or part
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Respiration
Definition
Exchange of respiratory gases (O2 and CO2) between an organism and its environment
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Circulation
Definition
movement of body fluids through hollow vessels
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Digestion
Definition
breaking down of complex to simpler substances
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Digestion
Definition
breaking down of complex to simpler substances
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Absorption
Definition
movement of molecules through a membrane
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Secretion
Definition

production and release of important substances

ie. digestive juices and hormones

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Excretion
Definition
removal of waste products
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Reproduction
Definition
formation of new individual offspring
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Metabolism
Definition
the sum total of all of life's chemical processes
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Superior
Definition
upper or above
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Inferior
Definition
lower or below
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Anterior
Definition
front or in front of
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Posterior
Definition
back or in back of
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Medial
Definition
toward the midline of the body
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Lateral
Definition
toward the side of the body
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Proximal
Definition
toward or closer to the trunk or the base of an appendage
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Distal
Definition
farther away from the trunk or the base of an appendage
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Superficial
Definition
nearer the surface
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Deep
Definition
farther away from the surface
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Lumen
Definition
hollow, often fluid filled interior of organs
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Central
Definition
near the center of middle
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Peripheral
Definition
near the surface or outside
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Medullary
Definition
inner region of an organ
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Cortical
Definition
outer region or layer of an organ
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Basal
Definition
base or widest part of an organ
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Apical
Definition
narrower tip of an organ
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Sagittal plane
Definition
lengthwise plane running from FRONT to BACK: divides body into RIGHT and LEFT sides
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Coronal (frontal) Plane
Definition
divides body into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) portions, which are NOT equal
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Transverse (horizontal) Plane
Definition
divides the body or any of its parts into UPPER and LOWER parts
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Homeostasis
Definition
relatively constant internal states maintained by the human body
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Anatomical Position
Definition
standard position as a reference point of view: standing posture with the arms at the sides, feet, head, and palms facing forward
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Biateral Symmetry
Definition
external right and left sides of the body are roughly mirror images of one another
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Body Cavities
Definition
Ventral and Dorsal
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Ventral
Definition
includes the thoracic (chest) cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity (abdomen and pelvis)
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Thoracic Cavity
Definition
includes a Right and Left pleural cavity and a middle portion called the mediastinum
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
Definition
divided into an upper abdominal cavity and a lower pelvic cavity
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Dorsal Cavity
Definition
includes the cranial and spinal cavities
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Cranial Cavity
Definition
lies in the skull and houses the brain
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Spinal Cavity
Definition
lies in the spinal column and houses the spinal cord
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Body Regions
Definition
axial, appendicular abdominopelvic regions, abdominopelvic quadrants
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Axial Region
Definition
contains the head, neck, and trunk
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Appendicular Region
Definition
comprising the arms and legs
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Abdominopelvic Region
Definition

a grid of 9 imaginary regions

RT hypochondriac Epigastric, LEFT hypochondriac

RT lumbar, Umbilical, LEFT lumbar

RT iliac, Hypogastric, LT iliac

        (inguinal)                   (inguinal)      

 

Term
Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Definition

4 abdominal divisions

Right Upper                       Left Upper

       Right Lower                       Left Lower       

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