Anatomy

anatomy terms

100

What is the SUPERIOR?

a part is above antoher part, or closer to the head

200

what is the INFERIOR?

a part is below another part, or toward the feet

300

what is the ANTERIOR?

toward the front; ventral

400

what is the POSTERIOR?

opposite of anterior; twoard the back; dorsal

500

what is the MEDIAL?

relates to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves

system

100

what is your bodies outer layer?

 Integumentary System

200

what is your bodies central framework? 

Skeletal System

300

what system is composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers.

Muscular System

400

what is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

Nervous System

500

what is a complex network of glands and organs.

Endocrine System

structures

100

what are chemicals in anatomy terms?

the form of potential energy in which energy is stored in chemical bonds

200

what is cellular?

the cell membrane, the nucleus, and, between the two, the cytoplasm

300

what is tissue?

connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.

400

what are organs?

A part of the body that performs a specific function

500

what are organ system?

a group of organs that work together in the body to perform a complex function, such as pumping blood or processing and utilizing nutrients

fun facts

100

how many times can you blink in one minute?

20 times.

200

Do yours ears stop growing?

No

300

whats the sweat in your ears called?

Earwaxs.

400

How many taste buds are in you tough?

8,000.

500

how many liters of spit do you produce in your life?

40,000

lifestyle diseases

100

how can you prevent Heart Disease?

• Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
• Be more physically active.
• Keep to a healthy weight.
• Give up smoking.
• Reduce your alcohol consumption.
• Keep your blood pressure under control.

200

what is Type 2 Diabetes?

 your body doesn't use insulin properly. And while some people can control their blood glucose (blood sugar) levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to manage it. Regardless, you have everything you need to fight it.

300

what are symptoms of a Stroke?

Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination

400

what is Asthma?

The most common asthma triggers include allergies, air pollution and other airborne irritants, other health conditions including respiratory infections, exercise or physical activity, weather and air temperature, strong emotions, and some medicines. Asthma triggers vary from person to person.

500

what is Hypertension?

it can happen because of unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as not getting enough regular physical activity