Organ Systems
Characteristics of Life
Directional Terms
Body Parts and Regions
Body Cavities
100
This is a group of organs classified as a unit because they perform a common function
What is an Organ System
100
Organization, metabolism, responsiveness, growth, development and reproduction are all examples of these
What are Characteristics of Life
100
This position refers to a person standing erect, face forward, arms to sides and palms facing forward
What is the anatomical position
100
This body part is divided into the arm, forearm, wrist and hand
What is The Upper Limb
100
These are spaces in the body that contain organs
What are Body Cavities
200
This system Provides support and protection, and consists of bones
What is the Skeletal System
200
This is said the be faster or slower for different people and it is the ability to use energy to perform vital functions
What is Metabolism
200
This is the term for "above"
What is Superior
200
The lower limb consists of the thigh, leg, ankle and what
What is The Foot
200
This cavity is surrounded by the rib cage and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm
What is The Thoracic Cavity
300
This system consists of the Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Intestines, and Accessory Glands
What is The Digestive System
300
This characteristic of life is not necessary for survival
What is Reproduction
300
This term means "away from the mid line of the body"
What is lateral
300
This region can be divided into the Thorax, Abdomen, and Pelvis and is part of the central region of the body
What is The Trunk
300
This membrane is referred to as "the inner balloon wall in direct contact with the organ"
What is The Visceral Serous Membrane
400
This system detects sensations and controls intellectual functions
What is The Nervous System
400
This condition in which parts of an organism have specific relationships to each other is absolutely necessary for an organism to function
What is Organization
400
This term is synonymous with "anterior"
What is Ventral
400
This plane would separate the Cranial from the Plantar
What is Transverse Plane
400
In order to get to the heart you must go through what two membranes
What are the Parietal and Visceral Peritoneum
500
The Pituitary Gland which triggers puberty in adolescents is a part of this system
What is The Endocrine System
500
This characteristic begins with fertilization and ends at death
What is Development
500
The elbow is what to the wrist?
What is Proximal
500
This can be found in the "Right Iliac Region" of the body
What is The Appendix
500
Due to infection, this is the result of inflammation of the pericardium
What is Pericarditis
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