FLASHCARDS ANAT 1 INTRO TO ANAT LU 1 SET # 2

Front

The area on the front surface of the body marked by a crease on each side, where the trunk attaches

Back

Groin

Front

the area in the body where the upper thigh meets the lowest part of the abdomen

Back

groin

Front

Glands that secrete their products which are hormones directly into the bloodstream

Back

Endocrine glands

Front

the most abundant tissue in the body is

Back

connective tissue

Front

Name the 3 types of cartilage

Back

hyaline

fibrous or fibro-cartilage

elastic

Front

This primary tissues initiates and transmits nerve impulses & coordinates body activities

Back

Nerve tissue

Front

Name the 3 tpes of muscles

Back

skeletal

cardiac

visceral

Front

A group of organs arranged for the performance of a specific function

Back

system

Front

This membrane lines a cavity that does not open directly to the outside.

Back

serous membrane or serosa

Front

The study of anatomy in regard to the structural changes, both microscopically and macroscopically, in the body which occurs as a result of disease

Back

Pathological anatomy

or

morbid anatomy