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Week 1
Define anatomy vs physiology,
Different levels of structural an...,
What are anatomical position supi...
19  cards
Homeostasis
Define homestasis,
What is set point,
What is the role of organ systems...
9  cards
Embryology and Development 1
Another name for sex cells,
Describe process of egg release d...,
What is a female gamete cell called
33  cards
Embryology and Development 2
Name name and function of the two...,
Whats the name of the inner cell ...,
Name components of embryonic disk...
14  cards
Embryology and Development 3
Describe how the amniotic cavity ...,
What day does amniotic folding begin,
Name 3 main sections of the gut h...
16  cards
Embryology and Development 4
Cardiovascular Respiratory system development
19  cards
Tissues: Epithelial Tissue
What is the study of tissues called,
What are the 3 characteristics th...,
Name 4 main types of tissues
23  cards
Tissues: Connective Tissue
What makes connective tissue diff...,
What differentiates different typ...,
Functions of connective tissue
16  cards
Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue
3 main functions of the nervous s...,
Components and 2 subdivisions of ...,
How are nerves named classified
12  cards
Cells of Nervous Tissue
2 main types of cells of nervous ...,
Characteristic structures of the ...,
Explain axonal transport
23  cards
Brain: Overview & Protective Layers
Main 4 main regions of the brain ...,
Components of the brainstem infer...,
Where are the 4 main regions of t...
16  cards
Brain: Brainstem & Cerebellum
Name 3 sections of brain stem inf...,
Medulla oblongata structure function,
Pyramids
8  cards
Brain: Diencephalon & Cerebrum
Components of diencephalon,
2  cards
Cranial Nerves
How many pairs of cranial nerves ...,
What cranial nerve originate in t...,
Name the cranial nerves in order
18  cards
Resting Membrane Potential
Where do neurons electical proper...,
Separation of charge,
Membrane potential at rest in a n...
16  cards
Changing Membrane Potential
Why are neurons electrically exci...,
Ligand gated channels,
Mechanically gated channels
20  cards
Neurotransmission
Explain unmyelinated axon propiga...,
Types of propigation,
What is propigation
18  cards
Spinal Cord (I)
Vertebral foramen,
Name regions of the spine superio...,
Intervertebral foramina
31  cards
Spinal Nerves (II)
How many pairs of spinal nerves,
How are spinal nerves named,
Where do spinal nerves exit
12  cards
Autonomic Nervous System
Dual innervation,
2  cards
Olfaction and Taste
Difference between special senses...,
Division of special and general s...,
Types of specialized sensory rece...
25  cards
Vision
Surface anatomy of eye,
Anatomy of conjunctiva,
Lacrimal apparatus
33  cards
Hearing and Balance
2 components of sound,
3 main regions for hearing,
Components of external ear
26  cards
Bone Tissue
General functions of skeletal system,
What is cartilage,
3 types of cartilage
24  cards
Bone Tissue II
Classification of bone tissue,
Cancellous bone features,
Explain a cross section of a trab...
34  cards
Axial Skeleton (Cranial Bones)
Total bones in human body,
Axial skeleton components,
Appendicular skeleton components
32  cards
Axial Skeleton (vertebrae, ribs)
Number and types of vertebrae,
Name 4 curves in vertebral column,
How do spinal curves develop
21  cards
Appendicular Skeleton
2 bones of pectoral girdle,
How does pectoral girdle connect ...,
What gives upper limb so much ran...
25  cards
Joint classification
3 major types of structural joints,
Fibrous joints,
What connects frontal and parieta...
25  cards
Joint movements
4 types of movements at synovial ...,
Gliding movements,
Angular movements
9  cards
Muscle Histology
One muscle type that is conscious...,
T f skeletal muscle doesn t have ...,
Functions of skeletal muscles
32  cards
Skeletal Muscle Physiology I
Sliding filament mechanism,
Cross bridge cycle,
Rigor mortis
14  cards
Skeletal Muscle Physiology II
Every somatic motor neuron will o...,
Word used to describe activation ...,
Can a motor unit activate multipl...
13  cards
Skeletal muscle gross anatomy I
Origin vs insertion of muscle,
Very broad tendon,
Muscles that work together to cau...
26  cards
Skeletal muscle gross anatomy II
4 rotator cuff muscles,
Opposing muscles in rotator cuff,
23  cards
Autonomic nervous system
What is dual innervation,
What does the enteric division of...,
Other name for the sympathetic di...
4  cards

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