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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 40m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 37m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 7m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood1h 22m
18. The Heart1h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance Coming soon
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Planes & Sections

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Planes & Sections

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Multiple Choice

Imagine a plane through the leg. If the shape formed where the leg intersects the plane is roughly a circle, what type of plane could make that shape?

Transverse.

Frontal.

Sagittal.

both A and C could be correct depending on where the plane crosses the leg.

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Which ventral cavity subdivision has no bony protection? a. thoracic cavity, b. abdominal cavity, c. pelvic cavity.

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Relate each of the following conditions or statements to either the dorsal body cavity or the ventral body cavity. a. surrounded by the bony skull and the vertebral column b. includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities c. contains the brain and spinal cord d. contains the heart, lungs, and digestive organs

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Which of the following relationships is incorrect? a. visceral peritoneum/outer surface of small intestine b. parietal pericardium/outer surface of heart c. parietal pleura/wall of thoracic cavity

Aiden has been suffering agonizing pain with each breath and has been informed by the physician that he has pleurisy. a. Specifically, what membranes are involved in this condition? b. What is their usual role in the body? c. Explain why Aiden's condition is so painful.

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Multiple Choice

What type of plane is shown in the image to the right?

You are asked to draw a plane that intersects only one leg. What type of plane could you draw?

Imagine you are a doctor. You suspect your patient has an enlarged thyroid, so you order the following MRI scan of the neck. The image that was taken represents what type of section?

The CT scan on the right represents what type of section?

What type of section does this MRI show and how do you know?

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