Structural Foundations
The study of human body structures and their positional relationships.
Anatomy
This structure anchors muscles to bone.
Tendon
This "fight or flight" division of the autonomic nervous system.
Sympathetic
The liquid in which all blood cells are suspended.
Plasma
The principal organ of the urinary system.
Kidney
This suffix is used when referring to a "cell".
-cyte
The most movable type of joint in the human body.
Synovial, ball and socket
This hormone, secreted by the pancreas, decreases blood glucose levels.
Insulin
These specific structures regulate the flow of blood through the heart.
Valves
This J-shaped saclike organ sits between the esophagus and small intestine.
Stomach
This membrane lines body cavities that open to the outside.
Mucous
This condition involves an exaggerated posterior curvature of the thoracic spine.
Kyphosis
A brain wave state associated with high alertness and mental activity.
Beta
This protective response to tissue damage eliminates pathogens and aids repair.
Inflammation
The main muscle responsible for the process of respiration.
Diaphragm
These fingerlike extensions of the cell aid in various functions.
Microvilli
This condition occurs when muscles or tendons are overstretched or torn.
Strain
This structure secretes hormones that control the anterior pituitary.
Hypothalamus
Lymphocytes represent this specific percentage of the total white blood count.
25%
The event marked by the release of an ovum from an ovarian follicle.
Ovulation
The dorsal cavity is subdivided into these two smaller cavities.
Cranial/Spinal
Muscle contractions where force is generated but length remains the same.
Isometric
The specific region of the brain that secretes Growth Hormone.
Anterior Pituitary
An autoimmune disease affecting the body's connective tissues.
SLE (Lupus)
This substance stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb more water.
ADH