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Anatomy Misc.
Some of the Basic parts of Anatomy.
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Anatomy
12th Grade
09/19/2011

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Inspection
Definition
Observing the Body for any changes that deviate from normal
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Palpation
Definition
Feeling body surfaces with the hands
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Auscultation
Definition
Listening to body sounds to evaluate the functioning of certain organs, often utilizing a stethescope to amplify the sounds
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Percussion
Definition
tapping on the body surface with the fingertips and listening to the resulting echo
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Feedback System
Definition
Cycle of events in which the status of a body condition is monitored, evaluated, changed, remonitored, etc.
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Receptor
Definition
A body structure that monitors changes in a controlled condition and sends input to a control center
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Control Center
Definition
Sets the range of values within a controlled system should be maintained; evaluates input form receptors and generates output commands if needed
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Effector
Definition
Body structure receives output from control center and produces a response
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Negative Feedback System
Definition
Reverses a change in a controlled condition
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Positive Feedback System
Definition
Strengthens or Reinforces a change in a controlled condition
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Disorder
Definition
only abnormality of structure or function
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Disease
Definition
Illness catagorized by a set of signs and symptoms
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Symptoms
Definition
Subjective changes in body functions (not seeable to an observer)
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Signs
Definition
objective changes (observable changes)
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Epidemiology
Definition
why, when, and where diseases occur and how they are transmitted
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Pharmacology
Definition
science dealing with the effects and uses of drugs and treatment of disease
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Prone
Definition
the position in which the body is lying face down in anatomical position
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Supine
Definition
the position in which the body is lying face up in anatomical position
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Anatomy
Definition
the science of body structures and their relationships among them
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Dissection
Definition
careful cutting apart of body structures in order to study their relationships
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Physiology
Definition
the science of body functions; how the body parts work
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Atoms
Definition
the smallest units of matter that participate in chemical reactions
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Molecules
Definition
two or more atoms joined together
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Cells
Definition
the basic structural and functional units of an organism
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Tissues
Definition
groups of cells and the materials surrounding them taht work together to perform a particular function
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6 Levels of Organization
Definition
Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, System, Organism
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Organs
Definition
Structures that are composed of two or more different types of tissues
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System
Definition
Related organs with a common function (Ex: the urinary system)
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Organism
Definition
any living individual
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Autopsy
Definition
postmortem exam of the body and dissection of the internal organs to confirm the cause of death
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Body Fluids
Definition
dilute, watery solutions containing dissolved chemicals found inside and around cells
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Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
Definition
fluid found inside cells
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Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
Definition
fluid outside the cell
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Blood Plasma
Definition
ECF within blood vessels
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Lymph
Definition
ECF within lymphatic cells
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Interstitial Fluid
Definition
ECF filling spaces between tissue cells
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Synovial Fluid
Definition
ECF in joints
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Aqueous Humor (Vitreous Body)
Definition
ECF of the eyes
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Diagnosis
Definition
the science and skill of distinguishing one disorder/disease from another
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Anatomical Position
Definition
assumed stance for diagnosis and medical uses
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Body Cavities
Definition
spaces within the body that help protect, separate, and support internal organs
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