Body Systems I
This system protects and supports the body's organs.
What is the skeletal system?
This is a common visual point when looking at the body in A & P. The person should be standing tall, eyes forward, and thumbs pointing away from the body.
What is anatomical position?
This suffix refers to experiencing nerve pain?
What is neuralgia?
This system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
What is circulatory (cardiovascular system)?
The process by which an organism maintains a stable internal environment.
What is homeostasis?
This word part refers to the study of cartilage
What is chondrology?
This system protects deeper tissues of the body from injury.
What is integumentary system?
The left leg belongs to which region in anatomy?
What is appendicular.
Dermatitis
What is inflammation of the skin?
This system directly attacks foreign substances in the body.
What is the lymphatic (immune) system?
Most of the important organs can be found in which region?
What is axial.
These are cells of the liver that help with metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis
What is hepatocytes
This plane divides the body into an anterior and posterior portion…
What is coronal or frontal?
This system creates and releases hormones that affect many other body systems.
What is endocrine system?
This is the term that refers to area that is closer to the trunk than farther away.
What is proximal? Give two examples
What is an organ system?
A group of organs working together for a common purpose.