Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

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Decks in this class (27)

Directional terms
What is the meaning of superior a...,
What is the meaning of anterior a...,
What is the meaning of medial and...
6  cards
Planes of movement and Axes
What is the frontal coronal plane,
What is the sagittal plane,
What is the transverse plane
6  cards
Movements of the body
What is the meaning of flexion,
What is the meaning of extension,
What is the meaning of abduction
6  cards
Shoulder girdle
Which two joints make up the shou...,
Which are the two bones in the sh...,
What type of joint is the sternoc...
10  cards
The humerus and elbow
What is the glenohumeral joint,
What type of joint is the glenohu...,
What is the elbow made up of
4  cards
Forearm, wrist and hand
Where does the radius sit in pron...,
What is the name for the section ...,
What are the names for the wrist ...
7  cards
Shoulder region muscles
Is this muscle extrinsic intrinsi...,
Is this muscle extrinsic intrinsi...,
Is this muscle extrinsic intrinsi...
27  cards
Arm, Forearm, Hand muscles
What are the main muscles of the arm,
What muscle compartments in the f...,
What are the different roles of t...
4  cards
The upper limb - nerves
What are the 3 main nerves for th...,
What is the route for the radial ...,
What is the route for the ulnar n...
6  cards
The lower limb - bones and muscles
What are the main bones of the lo...,
What is the origin and insertion ...,
What is the origin and insertion ...
15  cards
The lower limb - joints and nerves
What are the joints in the pelvis...,
What are the joints in the hip an...,
What are the joints in the knee a...
7  cards
The integumentary system
What are the roles of the integum...,
What are the three layers of skin,
What is the role of the hypodermis
7  cards
Eyes and Ears
What are the 5 special senses,
What are the general senses,
How is vision formed
6  cards
Nervous system
What are the divisions and roles ...,
What is the role of the somatic n...,
What are the three meninge layers
3  cards
Microstructures of the nervous system
What are the main cell types of t...,
What are the main cell types of t...,
How is the resting membrane poten...
6  cards
The muscular system
What are the main properties of m...,
What is the structure of skeletal...,
What are the types of levers
8  cards
Spine and Pelvis
What are the bones of the spine a...,
What is the curvature and functio...,
What is the curvature and functio...
5  cards
Cardiovascular system
Where is the heart located,
What are the internal and externa...,
What are the layers of the heart ...
10  cards
The urinary system
What are the 4 main parts of the ...,
What s the three main kidney stru...,
Describe the process of blood fil...
3  cards
The female reproductive system
Define and locate the breasts,
What is the structure and functio...,
What is the nerve and blood suppl...
16  cards
Male reproductive system
Describe the structure of the testes,
What is the function of the testes,
What are the roles of the differe...
10  cards
The endocrine system
What is the difference between ex...,
What causes hormones to be released,
Give an example of a negative and...
8  cards
Cells and tissues
What is the function and structur...,
What is the structure and functio...,
What is the structure and functio...
3  cards
The digestive system
Describe the gastrointestinal tract,
What are the accessory organs,
What occurs in ingestion
8  cards
Lymphatic system
What are the main components of t...,
How is the cardiovascular and lym...,
What are the main lymph drainage ...
8  cards
Respiratory system
What are the 3 stages of the resp...,
What is the function of the upper...,
What is the role of the larynx
6  cards
Blood tisdues
What are the functions of blood,
What are the components of blood,
What is the role of blood plasma
8  cards

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