A and P 1st semester review part 1

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What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy. In this position, the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position that is farther away from the midline of the body.

Front

Define 'tissue' in the context of anatomy.

Back

A tissue is a group of structurally and functionally related cells that come together to perform common functions.

Front

What are the four primary types of tissues in the human body?

Back

The four primary types of tissues are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

Front

What is the function of skeletal muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle is responsible for voluntary movements of the body and is attached to bones.

Front

What is the function of cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is responsible for the involuntary contractions of the heart.

Front

What is the function of smooth muscle?

Back

Smooth muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in hollow organs, such as the intestines and blood vessels.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Proximal refers to a position that is closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.

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What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Distal refers to a position that is farther away from the point of attachment or from the trunk of the body.