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Introduction to Tissues

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TISSUES Epithelial Cells # of Layers Simple Stratified (multilayered) Shape Squamous Cubodial Columnar Connective tissue Cells Blasts = ‘baby’, immature cells Cytes = mature Fiber Collagen Elastic reticular Ground substances Fluid, salts Proper Connective Tissue Loose Areolar Adipose Reticular Dense Regular Irregular Elastic Cartilage Hyaline Elastic Fibro cartilage

Essential Parts of a Cell

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Endomembrane System Plasma membrane - barrier (made up of phospholipids with hydrophilic head, hydrophobic tail - middle part being ‘scared of water’ keeps water out) Cytoplasm - fluid water based (primarily water, gel-like substance called cytosol) Cytosol - watery part of the cytoplasm, water-fluid part of cytoplasm; also dissolved in sugars, proteins and other solutes Inclusions - some of our cells have storage containers of chemicals; glycogen stored glucose in liver and skeletal cells Organelles - mini-machines that do the work of the cell: produce cell energy, create proteins,...

Organ Systems & Functions

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Integumentary (outer layer of body) Forms external body covering (Skin, hair, nails, and glands), protects deeper tissues from injury, synthesizes Vitamin D, houses cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors, and sweat and oil glands. Dermis, Epidermis, hypodermis, Sweat Glands, Sebaceous Gland, hair Skeletal Protects and supports body organs, and provides a framework muscles use to cause movement. Blood cells are formed within bones. Bones store minerals. Bones, ligament, cartilage Muscular Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial...

Anatomical Regions of the Body - Part 2

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Let's review regions of the lower half of the body and the back. Lower Limb (legs, left and right; Appendicular) Coxal (hip) C-O-X-A-L Femoral (thigh) F-E-M-O-R-A-L Patellar (knee cap) P-A-T-E-L-L-A-R Popliteal (back of knee, knee fold) P-O-P-L-I-T-E-A-L Cural (leg, anterior) C-U-R-A-L Sural (calf) S-U-R-A-L Fibular (peroneal) (side of leg) F-I-B-U-L-A-R Pedal (foot) P-E-D-A-L Tarsal (ankle) T-A-R-S-A-L Calcaneal (heel, connects foot to ankle) C-A-L-C-A-N-E-A-L Metatarsal (meta = in between, area between ankle and toes) M-E-T-A-T-A-R-S-A-L Digital (toes) D-I-G-I-T-A-L Plantar (sole of foot)...

Anatomical Regions of the Body - Part 1

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You're in my study group now! This will review the frontal region of the body and upper limbs. Anterior/ventral Cephalic (cranial; axial) C-E-P-H-A-L-I-C Frontal (head, face) F-R-O-N-T-A-L Orbital (eyes) O-R-B-I-T-A-L Nasal (nose) N-A-S-A-L Buccal (cheek) B-U-C-C-A-L Oral (mouth) O-R-A-L Mental (chin) M-E-N-T-A-L Cervical (neck; axial) C-E-R-V-I-C-A-L Thoracic (chest; axial) T-H-O-R-A-C-I-C Sternal (sternum) S-T-E-R-N-A-L Axillary (armpit) A-X-I-L-L-A-R-Y Mammary (breasts) M-A-M-M-A-R-Y Abdominal (stomach; axial) A-B-D-O-M-I-N-A-L Umbilical (belly button) U-M-B-I-L-I-C-A-L Pelvic (hip; axial)...

Anatomical Directions

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ANATOMICAL POSITION: Standing upright Facing forward Arms at side with palms facing forward, thumbs lateral Bottom of foot facing backward (posterior) Axial - head, neck, trunk (main axis of body) Appendicular - upper and lower limbs (attached to axis) ANATOMICAL DIRECTIONS: Superior / Cranial: Toward the head/upper part. Inferior / Caudal: Toward the feet/lower part. Anterior / Ventral: Toward the front/belly side. Posterior / Dorsal: Toward the back/back side (spine). Medial: Toward the midline of the body. Lateral: Away from the midline of the body. Proximal:...

It's been a long time coming...life update!

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So many new things to share! TL;DR I'm on the road to nursing and midwiery school! This semester I've just started Anatomy & Physiology and I'm using this platform to help me study. As always, follow along on Instagram: Or my website:

Ep. 25 A Conversation about Doula Nutrition and Vitality with Aimee Gallo

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Join us today as I talk with nutritionist and fitness coach Aimee Gallo! We dig into her story and talk about the impact of the food we put in our bodies and how it affects the work we do. She provides many helpful tips of ways to fuel our bodies with the correct nutrition to keep us strong so we can continue to do the work we love.

Ep. 24 A Conversation with Homebirth Midwife Larra Dennie, CNM

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It's been a total delight and honor to get to talk with birthworkers I ACTUALLY see in practice! Today I'm talking with Larra Dennie, midwife at Mountain Song Midwifery. We discuss her journey from being an L&D nurse to becoming midwife, and all sorts of observations along the way!

Ep. 23 A Conversation with a L&D Nurse, Casey Buehler

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Today we continue the birth in my backyard series with yoga teacher and L&D nurse Casey Buehler. We talk about the importance of doulas and nurses working together to support not only our client but eachother. She shares her experinces with doulas and gives some tips of ways to connect with the others on the birth team. We chat about how creating space and having an open mind can improve the connection with the nurse and doula and optimize the support given to the client.

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