Summary: Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy | 9781496369673 | Anne M R Agur, et al
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What is regional anatomy?
Anatomy that organizes the body into parts; head, neck, trunk and the paired upper and lower limbs -
What is systemic anatomy?
Anatomy that organizes the body into organ systems -
What is an oblique plane?
A plane that does not align with any other planes -
What is a bilateral structure?
A paired structure on the left and right side of the body -
What is a contralateral structure?
A structure that occurs on the opposite side of the body -
What are the five functions of the skin?
- Protection from environmental effects
- Containment of tissues, organs and vital substances
- Heat regulation
- Sensation
- Synthesis and storage of vitamin D
- Protection from environmental effects
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What are the layers of the skin from outside to inside?
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Skin Ligaments
- Deep Fascia
- Epidermis
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What are the two main parts of the skeleton and what are their bones?
Axial skeleton; head, neck & trunk
Appendicular skeleton; limbs, including shoulder and pelvic girdles -
What is type of tissue is cartilage and why is it useful?
Cartilage is a rigid connective tissue where the skeleton needs more flexibility. -
What type of tissue is bone and why is it useful?
Bone is a highly specialized hard form of connective tissue and it is the main supporting tissue of the body
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