Key Terms
The study of the structures of the human organism is the definition of....
Anatomy
What level of organization is considered the smallest unit capable of living on its own?
Cells
Functions of the urinary system help to regulate body fluid, pH, and electrolyte balances by:
Filtering blood of metabolic wastes and eliminating them.
What plane divides the body into right and left parts?
sagittal
What term best describes the location of the muscles in relationship to the bones?
superficial
When your body hair stands up (goosebumps) and the muscles in your dermis contract and relax quickly to generate heat (shiver), this is an example of....
Homeostasis
A group of interrelated organs functioning together to accomplish a specific set of functions is the definition of a.....
system
What body system is responsible for slower communication between systems and regulation of gradual, long-term changes in other body systems?
Endocrine system
What is the thigh region called?
femoral
Where is the ankle located in relationship to the knee?
distal
What pathology term describes a disease or defect present from the time of birth?
Congenital
What level of body organization is described as a group of like cells functioning together?
Tissues
The functions of the skeletal muscular system are to create movement of body parts, generate heat, and:
Maintain upright posture
What region is the kneecap located in?
patellar
What are the names of the two dorsal cavities of the body?
Cranial and spinal
What term describes the specific and quantifiable changes created by manual therapy in the tissues, organs, or systems of the body?
Physiologic effects
What is the highest level of organization?
organism
Which system includes the skin as one of its components?
integumentary
The gastrocnemius and soleus are located in the ______________ region.
sural
The right shoulder is located __________ and __________ to the left hip.
contralateral and superior
What does the suffix -algia mean?
painful
What level of organization includes atoms and molecules?
chemical
This system breaks down food into usable nutrients, which then gets absorbed into the blood for transportation to the cells and tissues.
digestive
What is the anatomic term for the small region around the belly button?
umbilicus
In which quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity is the spleen located?
upper left