FLASHCARDS ANAT 1 INTRO TO ANAT LU 1 SET #1

Front

The functions of living things or how the body works. 

Back

Physiology

or

physiological anatomy

Front

This cartilage combines strength and rigidity and is the strongest of the three types of cartilage

Back

Fibrocartilage

Front

Which type of menbrane lines a body cavity that opens directly to the outside of the body?

Back

Mucous membranes

or

mucosa

Front

What are the 3 serous membranes?

Back

pleura

pericardium

peritoneum

Front

What are two principal cavities?

 

Back

anterior or ventral cavity

and

posterior or dorsal cavity

Front

What is the space that is located between the lungs and extends from
       the sternum in front to the vertebral column in the back and from the neck to the
       diaphragm?

Back

mediastinum

Front

The second principal cavity is the

Back

posterior cavity

or

dorsal cavity

Front

The study of tissues in the body which can only be effectively studied with the aid of the microscope

Back

       Histology

Front

The branch of science dealing with the study of the structure of the body.

Back

Anatomy

Front

The study of the structure of the body with emphasis on superficial landmarks

Back

Topographical anatomy