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Decks in this class (66)

Basic Anatomical Terminology
Anatomical position 1,
Superior 2,
Inferior 3
57  cards
Level 3 Muscles Overview - Lower Body
Soleus 1,
Gastrocnemius 2,
Rectus femoris 3
21  cards
Level 3 Muscles Overview - Abdominals
External obliques 1,
Internal obliques 2,
Transverse abdominis 3
8  cards
Level 3 Muscles Overview - Breathing Actions
Internal intercostals 1,
External intercostals 2,
Diaphragm 3
3  cards
Tissues of the Body
4 classes of tissues that compris...,
What epithelial tissues line 2,
Cells of epithelial tissues 3
32  cards
Joints
Joints 1,
Articular surfaces of a joint 2,
Fibrous joints 3
23  cards
The Vertebral Column
Vertebral column 1,
33 vertebrae 2,
Structure of typical vertebra 3
29  cards
The Thoracic Wall
Thorax 1,
Mid clavicular line 2,
Mid axillary line 3
39  cards
Introduction to the Nervous System
Nervous system is structurally di...,
Nervous system is functionally di...,
Somatic visceral nervous systems ...
41  cards
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic nervous system ans 1,
Ans regulates visceral activities...,
Sympathetic system 3
34  cards
Organization of the Thoracic Viscera I & II
Thoracic skeleton __ _ form an _ ...,
Superior thoracic aperture thorac...,
Inferior thoracic aperture 3
54  cards
Anatomy of the Heart I & II
Pericardium pericardial sac __ po...,
Fibrous pericardium firmly attach...,
Serous pericardium __ layered _ s...
73  cards
The Abdominal Wall
Surface anatomy of abdomen 1,
Surface anatomy of the abdomen 2,
Surface anatomy of the abdomen 3
33  cards
Introduction to Radiology
Radiology 1,
Types of medical images 2,
What a radiologist does 3
15  cards
Medical Decision Making
Deductive reasoning 0,
Diagnosis 1,
Inductive reasoning 2
17  cards
The Inguinal Region
Inguinal canal 1,
Formation of inguinal canal 2,
Descent of the testes 3
50  cards
Peritoneum & Peritoneal Reflections
Adult gi tract is a __ structure ...,
Primary organs of gi tract 18 2,
Esophagus penetrates diaphragm at...
34  cards
Blood Supply of the Abdomen
Three pairs of embryonic __ arter...,
The three unpaired arteries struc...,
The three unpaired arteries struc...
49  cards
The Autonomic Nerve Supply of the Abdomen & Pelvis
The visceral organs of the abdome...,
The sympathetic system is general...,
The abdominopelvic viscera are su...
32  cards
The Posterior Abdominal Wall & Diaphragm
The kidneys are located __ on the...,
The right kidney lies slightly __...,
With contraction of the diaphragm...
51  cards
The Pelvic Wall
False pelvis __ above the _ porti...,
True pelvis __ below the __ 2,
Borders of the true pelvis 2 3
45  cards
The Pelvic Viscera I & II
The rectum begins at the __ in fr...,
The rectum changes at the rectosi...,
The rectum blood supply supplied ...
60  cards
The Perineum
Body ligamentous boundaries of th...,
Body ligamentous boundaries of th...,
Body ligamentous boundaries of th...
46  cards
Introduction to the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system drains __ fr...,
The lymphatic system consists of ...,
The lymphatic system is of vital ...
41  cards
The Organization of the Neck I
Surface anatomy angle b n neck ma...,
Triangles of the neck 2,
Sternocleidomastoid muscle landma...
45  cards
Foramina of the Skull
Foramina of the cranial base infe...,
Foramina of the cranial base infe...,
Foramina of the cranial base infe...
39  cards
The Organization of the Neck II
Compartments fascial planes of th...,
Compartments fascial planes of th...,
Compartments fascial planes of th...
51  cards
The Organization of the Neck III
The thyroid parathyroid glands 1,
The thyroid parathyroid glands 2,
The thyroid parathyroid glands 3
16  cards
Introduction to the Cranial Nerves
__ sets of cranial nerves exit fo...,
Cranial nerve i __ is associated ...,
Midbrain cranial nerves 2 3
67  cards
The Trigeminal Nerve
Trigeminal nerve the nerve of the...,
Trigeminal nerve after leaving th...,
Trigeminal nerve peripheral proce...
62  cards
The Facial Nerve
Facial nerve vii nerve of the __ ...,
Facial nerve vii facial nerve pro...,
Facial nerve vii nervus intermedi...
23  cards
The Autonomics of the Head & Neck
The parasympathetic system in the...,
The parasympathetic system in the...,
The parasympathetic system in the...
33  cards
Summary of the Cranial Nerves: CN #
Olfactory 1,
Optic 2,
Oculomotor 3
15  cards
Summary of the Cranial Nerves: Components
Olfactory 1,
Optic 2,
Oculomotor 3
14  cards
Summary of the Cranial Nerves: Sensory Ganglion
Trigeminal ophthalmic general sen...,
Trigeminal maxillary general sens...,
Trigeminal mandibular general sen...
12  cards
Summary of the Cranial Nerves: Foramen
Olfactory 1,
Optic 2,
Oculomotor 3
15  cards
Summary of the Cranial Nerves: Main Action(s)
Olfactory special sensory 1 1,
Optic special sensory 1 2,
Oculomotor somatic motor 5 3
28  cards
Key to the 7 Fiber Types in Cranial Nerves
Somatic sensory 1,
Somatic motor 2,
Visceral sensory 3
6  cards
The Meninges & Dural Venous Sinuses
The brain spinal cord are surroun...,
The meninges protect the __ provi...,
Dura mater pachymeninx meaning __...
45  cards
Parasympathetic Fibers in the Head & Neck
Parasympathetic fibers leave brai...,
Oculomotor cn iii nerves conveyin...,
Facial cn vii nerves conveying pa...
20  cards
The Parotid, Temporal, & Infratemporal Regions & the Temporomandibular Joint
The parotid region compromises th...,
The parotid region wedged b n the...,
The parotid region the __ nerve i...
51  cards
The Pharynx
Phraynx communications superiorly...,
Pharyngeal regions landmarks 2,
Pharyngeal regions landmarks 3
30  cards
The Larynx
Functions 3 1,
Laryngeal regions landmarks 2,
Laryngeal regions landmarks 3
32  cards
The Pterygopalatine Fossa
Pterygopalatine fossa 1,
Pterygopalatine fossa 2,
Pterygopalatine fossa 3
40  cards
The Nasal Cavities I
Nasal cavities the two nasal cavi...,
Nasal cavities held open by an ex...,
Nasal cavities the anterior apert...
35  cards
The Oral Cavity
Oral cavity consists of two parts...,
Oral cavity the mucous membrane o...,
Oral cavity the roof is formed by...
48  cards
Summary of the Motor Supply to the Head & Neck
All extraocular muscles including...,
All muscles of the palate are sup...,
All pharyngeal muscles are suppli...
12  cards
The Nasal Cavities II
Nerves of the nasal cavities 3 1,
Nerves of the nasal cavities 2,
Nerves of the nasal cavities 3
28  cards
The Axilla & Brachial Plexus I
Vessels named arteries are all su...,
Arteries subclavian artery __ art...,
Superficial veins begin as a netw...
37  cards
The Axilla & Brachial Plexus II
Upper lesions of the brachial ple...,
Upper lesions of the brachial ple...,
Upper lesions of the brachial ple...
32  cards
The Axilla & Brachial Plexus III
Muscles connecting the upper limb...,
Muscles connecting the upper limb...,
Muscles connecting the upper limb...
20  cards
The Arm & Flexor Forearm I
Brachial deep fascia 1,
Brachial deep fascia 2,
Anterior compartment of the arm 3
25  cards
The Arm & Flexor Forearm II
Antebrachial fascia deep fascia o...,
Interosseous membrane 2,
Flexor retinaculum thickening of ...
29  cards
The Extensor Forearm & Hand I
Posterior extensor compartment of...,
Superficial muscles of the extens...,
Superficial muscles of the extens...
28  cards
The Extensor Forearm & Hand II
Muscles of the hand thenar muscle...,
Muscles of the hand thenar muscle...,
Muscles of the hand thenar muscle...
32  cards
Joints of the Upper Limb I
Sternoclavicular joint 1,
Sternoclavicular joint 2,
Sternoclavicular joint 3
24  cards
Joints of the Upper Limb II
Movements of the shoulder joint g...,
Movements of the shoulder joint g...,
Movements of the shoulder joint g...
30  cards
Nerve Lesions of the Upper Limb
Axillary nerve can be injured by ...,
Radial nerve injuries in the axil...,
Radial nerve injuries in the axil...
26  cards
The Anterior & Medial Thigh I
External iliac artery 1,
Popliteal artery anterior tibial ...,
Superficial veins as in the upper...
23  cards
The Anterior & Medial Thigh II
Medial compartment of the thigh 1,
Medial compartment of the thigh 2,
Medial compartment of the thigh 3
29  cards
The Gluteal Region & Posterior Thigh
Gluteal region deep fascia of the...,
Muscles of the gluteal region 9 2,
Muscles of the gluteal region 3
43  cards
The Leg & Ankle Region I
Fascial compartments of the leg 1,
Fascial compartments of the leg 2,
Interosseous membrane 3
22  cards
The Leg & Ankle Region II
Posterior compartment of the leg 1,
Posterior compartment of the leg 2,
Posterior compartment of the leg 3
20  cards
Joints of the Lower Limb I
Hip joint ___ joint articulations...,
Hip joint acetabulum __ deepens t...,
Hip joint 3
27  cards
Joints of the Lower Limb II
The knee joint the menisci wedge ...,
The knee joint cruciate ligaments...,
The knee joint anterior cruciate ...
33  cards
Nerve Lesions of the Lower Limb
Femoral nerve injury 1,
Femoral nerve injury 2,
Sciatic nerve injury 3
15  cards

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