Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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Describe anatomical position

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The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy. It involves standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

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Major bones that make up the skull

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The major bones of the skull include the frontal bone, parietal bones, temporal bones, occipital bone, sphenoid bone, and ethmoid bone.

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Five parts of the spinal column

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The five parts of the spinal column are the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions.

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Types of muscle and their differences

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The three types of muscle are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. Skeletal muscles are voluntary and striated, cardiac muscles are involuntary and striated, and smooth muscles are involuntary and non-striated.

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Major bone structure of the thorax

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The major bone structure of the thorax includes the sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae.

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Major bones of the upper and lower extremities

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The major bones of the upper extremities include the humerus, radius, and ulna. The major bones of the lower extremities include the femur, tibia, and fibula.

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Function of alveoli

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Alveoli are responsible for gas exchange in the lungs, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

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Structures of the respiratory system and their responsibilities

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The respiratory system includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. They are responsible for air passage, filtering, and gas exchange.

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Processes in the respiratory cycle: active or passive

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Inhalation is an active process, while exhalation is typically passive.

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Tracing a drop of blood through the heart

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A drop of blood enters the right atrium, moves to the right ventricle, is pumped to the lungs, returns to the left atrium, moves to the left ventricle, and is then pumped to the rest of the body.