Anatomy And Physiology

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the study of the structures of the body

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anatomy

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the study of the body by organ systems

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systemic anatomy

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the study of the body by areas

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regional anatomy

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uses superficial structures to locate deeper structures

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surface anatomy

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the study of the processes and functions of the body

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physiology

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what are the six levels of organization

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chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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atoms combine to form molecules

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chemical level

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molecules form organelles which make up cells

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cell level

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similar cells and surrounding materials make up tissues

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tissue level

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different tissues combine to form organs

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organ level

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organs make up an organ system

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organ system level

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organ systems make up an organism

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organism level

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all parts of an organism interact to perform specific functions

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organization

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The chemical and physical changes taking place in an organism

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Metabolism

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Increase in size of all or part of the organism

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Growth

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Changes an organism undergoes through time

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Development

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Formation of new cells are new organisms

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Reproduction

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What are the six characteristics of life ?

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Organization , metabolism , responsiveness , growth , development , reproduction

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Human standing erect with the face directed forward the arms hanging to the sides and palms facing forward

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Anatomical position

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Person laying face up

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Supine

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Person lying face down

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Prone

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They always refer to anatomical position

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Directional terms

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Divides the body into left and right parts

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Sagittal plane

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Divides the body into superior and inferior parts

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Transverse plane

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Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

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Frontal or coronal plane

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Along its long axis

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Longitudinal section

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Right angle to the long axis

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Cross or transverse section

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Across the long axis at an angle other than a right angle

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Oblique section

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Bounded by the ribs and the diaphragm

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Thoracic cavity

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Bounded by the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles

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Abdominal cavity

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Surrounded by the pelvic bones

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Pelvic cavity

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Lines the wall of the cavity

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Parietal membrane

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Is in contact with the internal organs

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Visceral membrane

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Secreted by the serous membrane and protect organs against friction

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Serous fluid

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Surrounds the heart

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Pericardial cavity

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Surrounds the lungs

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Pleural cavities

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Surround certain abdominal and pelvic organs

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Peritoneal cavity

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Hold abdominal organs in place and provide a passageway for blood vessels and nerves to organs

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Mesenteries

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Located behind the parietal peritoneum

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Retroperitoneal organs