Terminology
The head is _________ to the shoulders.
superior
Name six functions of living organisms.
maintain boundaries excretion
movement reproduction
responsiveness growth
digestion metabolism
What organs are found in the left upper quadrant?
stomach, spleen
What does the term pedal mean?
pertaining to the feet (pedestrian)
The nose is _____to the ears.
medial
The coronal plane separates _________ from _____.
(Anatomical terminology, please).
anterior, posterior
Describe/explain re: homeostatic regulation.
receptor, control center, effector
negative, positive feedbackName 3 organs in the epigastric region.
Liver, stomach, pancreas
Pituitary gland belongs to this body system.
Endocrine
Study of cells
cytology
The antecubital fossa is _______to the acromium.
distal
Exists in absence of disease.
Homeostasis
The "tail". Directional term describing a landmark that is posterior/inferior.
Caudal
Body system for the skin.
Integumentary
Term for hips.
coxal
The anatomical "default" position.
the anatomical position
Two body systems frequently controlled by negative feedback.
Nervous, Endocrine
face down term
prone position
Name the dorsal cavity subdivisions.
Cranial, vertebral
Benign yellow fluid that fills body cavities.
Serous fluid
Body Planes:
1) Cross section known as _______ plane.
2) Saggital section separates ____ from ____.
1) transverse
2) right, left
Two examples of positive feedback.
Birth of baby, allergic reaction, blood clotting
face up term
supine
Location of Master gland: links nervous system with endocrine.
Hypothalamus-pituitary is the master gland in brain.
A cut parallel to the midsagittal plane is called a ____ section.
parasagittal