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,Study of body structure Anatomy
Study of body function Physiology
Smallest unit of life Cell
Group of similar cells with same function Tissue
Group of tissues working together Organ
Group of organs working together Organ system
Correct order of organization Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism
System responsible for oxygen in and carbon dioxide out Respiratory system
System responsible for transport of oxygen, nutrients, and Circulatory system
waste
System that controls and coordinates body activities Nervous system
System responsible for movement and protection Musculoskeletal system
System responsible for protection and temperature regulation Integumentary system
Cavity that contains the brain Cranial cavity
Cavity that contains the spinal cord Spinal cavity
Cavity that contains the lungs Thoracic cavity
Cavity that contains digestive organs Abdominal cavity
Right upper quadrant major organ Liver
,Left upper quadrant major organ Spleen
Why LUQ trauma is dangerous Spleen can bleed heavily
Part of the skeleton that includes the skull, spinal column, Axial skeleton
sternum, and ribs
Bones of arms and legs Appendicular skeleton
Largest bone in the body Femur
Why pelvic fractures are life-threatening Massive internal bleeding
Primary function of respiratory system Oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal
Correct airflow path Nose → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli
Where gas exchange occurs Alveoli
What happens when alveoli fail Hypoxia
Number of heart chambers Four
Upper chambers of heart Atria
Lower chambers of heart Ventricles
General blood flow through heart Right side → Lungs → Left side → Body
Purpose of arteries Carry blood away from the heart
Purpose of veins Return blood to the heart
Upper Right Quadrant (URQ) liver, the gallbladder, portions of the
stomach, and the major blood vessels, R Kidney
, Upper Left Quadrant (ULQ) Stomach spleen pancreas left kidney small and large intestine
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) contains parts of the small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix,
right ureter
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) contains parts of the small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter
Bones store what? calcium and phosphorus
Bone marrow Produces the body's blood cells—the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Mandible Largest and strongest bone of the face
What is the cervical spine also known as? The neck or C-Spine
How many vertebral bodies are in the cervical spine? 7 vertebral bodies (C1-C7)
What part of the spine does the cervical spine comprise? The uppermost part of the spine
What do the cervical vertebrae connect the spine to? The skull
C1 Atlas (supports the skull and allows nodding motion)
C2 Axis
Thoracic Vertebrae 12 vertebrae in the upper back- Thorax
Lumbar vertebrae 5- largest and strongest of the vertebrae because they carry the bulk of the body's
weight
Sacrum Vertebrae 5 fused into 1 vertebrae- Form the back wall of the pelvis
Coccyx Vertebrae 4 vertebrae that make up the tail bone (fused)
Does the spinal cord run the full length of the spine? No — it ends around the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
EXAM PREP | STUDY GUIDE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
PRACTICE TEST
Updated Questions and Answers | 100% Verified Exam
Prep
,Study of body structure Anatomy
Study of body function Physiology
Smallest unit of life Cell
Group of similar cells with same function Tissue
Group of tissues working together Organ
Group of organs working together Organ system
Correct order of organization Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism
System responsible for oxygen in and carbon dioxide out Respiratory system
System responsible for transport of oxygen, nutrients, and Circulatory system
waste
System that controls and coordinates body activities Nervous system
System responsible for movement and protection Musculoskeletal system
System responsible for protection and temperature regulation Integumentary system
Cavity that contains the brain Cranial cavity
Cavity that contains the spinal cord Spinal cavity
Cavity that contains the lungs Thoracic cavity
Cavity that contains digestive organs Abdominal cavity
Right upper quadrant major organ Liver
,Left upper quadrant major organ Spleen
Why LUQ trauma is dangerous Spleen can bleed heavily
Part of the skeleton that includes the skull, spinal column, Axial skeleton
sternum, and ribs
Bones of arms and legs Appendicular skeleton
Largest bone in the body Femur
Why pelvic fractures are life-threatening Massive internal bleeding
Primary function of respiratory system Oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal
Correct airflow path Nose → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli
Where gas exchange occurs Alveoli
What happens when alveoli fail Hypoxia
Number of heart chambers Four
Upper chambers of heart Atria
Lower chambers of heart Ventricles
General blood flow through heart Right side → Lungs → Left side → Body
Purpose of arteries Carry blood away from the heart
Purpose of veins Return blood to the heart
Upper Right Quadrant (URQ) liver, the gallbladder, portions of the
stomach, and the major blood vessels, R Kidney
, Upper Left Quadrant (ULQ) Stomach spleen pancreas left kidney small and large intestine
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) contains parts of the small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix,
right ureter
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) contains parts of the small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter
Bones store what? calcium and phosphorus
Bone marrow Produces the body's blood cells—the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Mandible Largest and strongest bone of the face
What is the cervical spine also known as? The neck or C-Spine
How many vertebral bodies are in the cervical spine? 7 vertebral bodies (C1-C7)
What part of the spine does the cervical spine comprise? The uppermost part of the spine
What do the cervical vertebrae connect the spine to? The skull
C1 Atlas (supports the skull and allows nodding motion)
C2 Axis
Thoracic Vertebrae 12 vertebrae in the upper back- Thorax
Lumbar vertebrae 5- largest and strongest of the vertebrae because they carry the bulk of the body's
weight
Sacrum Vertebrae 5 fused into 1 vertebrae- Form the back wall of the pelvis
Coccyx Vertebrae 4 vertebrae that make up the tail bone (fused)
Does the spinal cord run the full length of the spine? No — it ends around the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
