Anatomical Terms
This means toward the midline of the body
Medial
The human body has this many bones
206
These sensory organs are within the nervous system
Eyes or ears
To reduce infections or cross contamination, it is important to cleanse women's peri-area in this direction
Front to Back
This is the “master gland” in the body
Pituitary Gland
This means the front of the body
Anterior
This is the longest and strongest bone in the human body
Femur
The basic unit of the nervous system is called
Neurons
This fluid is involved in digestion
Saliva
This is the gland that secretes insulin
Pancreas
This means further away from the structure's origin
Distal
Place where two or more bones meet is called this
Joint
The three main sections of the brain are
Cerebrum, brainstem and cerebellum
Peristalsis is an involuntary
muscle contraction that moves food and other substances through the body
The yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells is called
Lymph
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections
Transverse
The “sternum” is a very important bone that protects this
Heart
Three (3) key components of the respiratory system include:
Upper respiratory tract: Nose, nasal cavity, pharynx
Diaphragm
Lower respiratory tract: Larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli (air sacs), lungs
This organ filters blood, regulates blood pressure, produces hormones and regulates electrolytes and water in the body
Kidneys
The immune system protect the body from disease by this defense mechanism
Nonspecific and specific immunity
The buccal region would be located in this body plane
Frontal
Besides structure, support and movement, the skeletal system also stores this
Minerals
Respiration consists of these two (2) functions; or exchange of gases
Inspiration and expiration
Females more likely to have urinary tract infections than males because of this
a shorter urethra
The function of the endocrine glands is to
create and release hormones into the bloodstream