Anatomical Terminology
Anterior
long axons to allow signals to travel distances, branches for connections
Nervous
The belly button region
Umbilical
This systems provides a framework and produces red blood cells
Skeletal
What is anatomy
The study of the structure of living organisms
Superior
Above, towards the top
long and narrow so they can contract to allow movement
Muscle
Cervical describes the ...
Neck
This system provides movement and maintains posture
Muscular
What is physiology
The study of the functions of living organisms
Medial
Towards the midline
lines organs & body cavities
Epithelial
Anterior portion of the elbow
antecubital
This system transports oxygen from the lungs throughout the body's cells
Cardiovascular
What is gross anatomy
The study of structures visible to the naked eye
Proximal
Towards the point of attachment
adipose (“fat”), blood, bone, cartilage, etc.
Connective
The low back regions
lumbar
This system sends and receives messages from the brain to the body and back
Nervous
What is regional anatomy
An approach to anatomic study based on regions, parts, or divisions of the body
Superficial
Closer to the surface, towards the skin
A group of similar tissues makes up an this...?
Organ
Digital/Phalanges
This system produces hormones
Endocrine
What is surface anatomy?
The study of the external features of the body of an organism (c