Anatomical Terms I
To be situated toward the upper part or head of the body
Superior
The study of the Human body in movement.
Physiology
Toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
Proximal
Region of the body where the ear is located is known as what?
Otic
Axial Portion of the skeleton.
head, neck, spine
Region that Refers to the head
Cranial
To be situated near or toward the front of the body
Anterior
Tendency of the body to maintain a stable, balanced, internal environment. “Sameness”
Homeostasis
Near the outer surface of the body
Superficial
Appendicular skeleton
legs and arms
To be closer to the midline of the body
Medial
The study of the human and it's structures.
Anatomy
To be situated toward the back of the body
Posterior
Region of the body where the cheek is located is known as what?
Buccal
Anatomical Position laying face down.
Prone
Away from or farthest from the trunk or the point of origin of a part
Distal
To be farther away, in the direction of either side, from the midline of the body or a structure
Lateral
Divides the body into right and left parts
Saggittal Plane
Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
Frontal/Coronal Plane
Anatomical position while laying on your back.
Supine
Further away from the surface of the body
Deep
To be situated toward the lower part of the body
Inferior
Away from or farthest from the trunk or the point of origin of a part
Divides the body into upper and lower parts
Transverse plane
4 Requirements of Human Life?
Oxygen - required to make ATP, cell energy
Nutrients - water, food and vitamins
Temperature - narrow range, body can respond to changes in temperature
Atmospheric Pressure - pressure necessary for breathing