Anatomy
What are the cell organization types?
Atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism.
Plaque formation (P/N). Why?
positive. that each step in the process creates conditions that promote the next step, causing the plaque to grow and expand in a self-perpetuating cycle.
The brain is located in this cavity.
Cranial cavity
lying face up
What is supine.
Arm
brachial
What are the four different tissue types?
Epithelial, nervous, connective, muscle
Body temperature
Negative
The heart and lungs are located in this cavity.
The thoracic cavity.
Lying face down
Prone position
The term refers to the front of the elbow
Antecubital
How many organ systems does the body have? Name 5.
11. Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular (heart, blood vessels), Lymphatic (lymph nodes, spleen), Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive systems
Childbirth is controlled by this type of feedback loop.
What is positive feedback?
A cut that divides the body into right and left sections.
Sagittal
Hand --> elbow
Distal --> proximal
Difference between coxal and pelvic
The coxal bone is a single bone, while the pelvis is a composite structure.
What is gross anatomy?
The branch of anatomy that studies large, visible structures.
Lactation
Baby suckles → stimulates release of oxytocin → more milk ejection → baby suckles more → more oxytocin until feeding stops.
Organs lying behind the peritoneum are described as this.
Retroperitoneum
Head --> Chest
Superior --> inferior
The anatomical term for the thigh region.
Femoral
The two main body cavities are the ______ and the ______.
dorsal and ventral
Calcium Regulation
Negative.
High blood calcium → the thyroid releases calcitonin, which moves calcium into bones.
Low blood calcium → parathyroid hormone releases calcium from bones into blood.
A cut that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
Frontal section
Ipsilateral vs. Contralateral
same side vs opposite side
The term describes the posterior surface of the head.
Occipital