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What does 'medial' refer to?
Which direction does 'lateral' indicate?
What does 'bilateral' mean?
On both sides
Define 'mid-axillary line'.
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What does 'anterior' refer to?
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What does 'posterior' mean?
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What does 'ventral' refer to?
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What does 'dorsal' describe?
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What is meant by 'superior'?
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Define 'inferior'.
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What does 'proximal' mean?
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What does 'distal' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'torso'?
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Define 'palmer'.
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What does 'plantar' refer to?
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What is the 'mid-clavicular' line?
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Define 'abdominal quadrants'.
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What does 'supine' mean?
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What is meant by 'recovery position'?
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Describe 'Fowler's position'.
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Identify the structures found in the Right Upper Quadrant.
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Which organs are located in the Left Upper Quadrant?
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Which structures are found in the Right Lower Quadrant?
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Identify the components of the Left Lower Quadrant.
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Define the 'Trendelenburg Position'.
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What is the 'musculoskeletal system'?
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What is the definition of 'skeleton'?
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What does 'muscle' refer to?
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What is a 'ligament'?
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What does 'tendon' refer to?
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Define 'skull'.
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What is the 'cranium'?
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What is the 'mandible'?
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What are 'maxillae'?
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What are 'nasal bones'?
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What are 'orbits'?
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Define 'zygomatic arches'.
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What are 'vertebrae'?
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What does 'thorax' refer to?
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What is the 'sternum'?
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What is the 'manubrium'?
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Define 'xiphoid process'.
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Define 'acetabulum'.
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What does 'tibia' refer to?
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Define 'fibula'.
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What does 'malleolous' mean?
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What are 'tarsal' bones?
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What does 'metatarsal' refer to?
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What is the 'calcaneus'?
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What does 'phalanges' refer to?
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What is the 'clavicle'?
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Define 'scapula'.
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What is the 'acromion process'?
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What is the 'acromioclavicular joint'?
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What is the 'humerus'?
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What is the 'radius'?
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Define 'metacarpals'.
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Define 'involuntary muscle'.
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What does 'automaticity' refer to?
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What is the 'respiratory system'?
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What is the 'oropharynx'?
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Define 'nasopharynx'.
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Define 'cricoid cartilage'.
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What does 'cardiovascular system' refer to?
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What are 'atria'?
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What are 'venae cavae'?
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What is the 'cardiac conduction system'?
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What are 'coronary arteries'?
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What is the 'aorta'?
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What are 'carotid arteries'?
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What is the 'femoral artery'?
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What is the 'brachial artery'?
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What is the 'radial artery'?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terms of Orientation
- Medial: Refers to a position toward the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Indicates a position away from the midline, towards the side.
- Bilateral: Involves both sides of the body.
- Anterior: Refers to the front of the body.
- Posterior: Describes the back of the body or body part.
- Ventral: Synonymous with anterior; indicates the front side.
- Dorsal: Synonymous with posterior; indicates the back side.
- Superior: Indicates a position toward the head.
- Inferior: Describes a position away from the head.
- Proximal: Refers to being closer to the torso.
- Distal: Indicates a position farther from the torso.
Body Positions and Planes
- Mid-axillary line: Vertical line from the center of the armpit to the ankle.
- Supine: Position of lying on the back.
- Recovery Position: Lying on the side (lateral recumbent position).
- Fowler's Position: Sitting position used for medical purposes.
- Trendelenburg Position: Feet elevated above the head, used in shock situations.
Abdominal Quadrants
- Right Upper Quadrant: Contains the liver, right kidney, colon, pancreas, and gallbladder.
- Left Upper Quadrant: Contains the liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, and pancreas.
- Right Lower Quadrant: Contains the right kidney, colon, small intestines, appendix, and major arteries/veins to the right leg.
- Left Lower Quadrant: Contains the left kidney, colon, small intestines, and major arteries/veins to the left leg.
Musculoskeletal System
- Musculoskeletal system: Composed of bones and skeletal muscles; provides support and allows movement.
- Skeleton: The bony structure of the body.
- Muscle: Contractile tissue that enables body movement.
- Ligament: Connects bone to bone.
- Tendon: Connects muscle to bone.
Skull Anatomy
- Skull: Bony structure of the head.
- Cranium: Encloses the brain; includes the top, back, and sides.
- Mandible: The lower jaw bone.
- Maxillae: The upper jaw formed by two fused bones.
- Nasal bones: Form the structure of the nose.
- Zygomatic arches: Make up the cheek structure.
Spinal and Thoracic Anatomy
- Vertebrae: Composed of 33 bones forming the spinal column.
- Thorax: Refers to the chest.
- Sternum: Known as the breastbone; consists of three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.
Pelvic Anatomy
- Pelvis: Basin-shaped structure supporting the spine and connecting lower extremities.
- Ilium: The superior and widest part of the pelvis.
- Ischium: The lower, posterior portion of the pelvis.
- Pubis: The anterior portion of the pelvis.
Lower Limb Anatomy
- Femur: Large thigh bone.
- Patella: The kneecap.
- Tibia: The larger, medial bone of the lower leg.
- Fibula: The smaller, lateral bone of the lower leg.
- Calcaneus: The heel bone.
- Phalanges: Bones in the toes and fingers.
Upper Limb and Shoulder Anatomy
- Clavicle: The collarbone.
- Scapula: The shoulder blade; includes the acromion process, the highest part of the shoulder.
- Humerus: Bone of the upper arm.
Cardiac and Circulatory System
- Cardiovascular System: Comprises the heart and blood vessels for circulation.
- Atria: Two upper heart chambers; right atrium receives unoxygenated blood, left atrium sends oxygen-rich blood to the body.
- Ventricles: Two lower heart chambers; right ventricle sends blood to the lungs, left ventricle sends oxygenated blood to the body.
- Arteries: Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- Pulmonary arteries: Carry blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
- Coronary arteries: Supply blood to the heart muscle itself.
Respiratory System Components
- Respiratory System: Includes the nose, mouth, throat, lungs, and muscles to facilitate gas exchange.
- Alveoli: Microscopic sacs in lungs where gas exchange occurs.
- Diaphragm: Major respiratory muscle separating the chest and abdominal cavities; aids in breathing.
Muscle Types
- Voluntary Muscle: Conscious control; primarily skeletal muscle.
- Involuntary Muscle: Automatically responds to brain signals; includes smooth and cardiac muscle.
- Cardiac Muscle: Specialized muscle of the heart with automatic contraction ability.
Additional Anatomy
- Trachea: The windpipe connecting the pharynx to the lungs.
- Bronchi: Main air passageways diverging from the trachea to the lungs.
- Valves: Structures allowing blood flow in one direction within the cardiovascular system.
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