Directional Terms
Positions
Definitions
Tissues
Systems
100
The opposite term for posterior in humans.
What is anterior?
100
The position is described as the body lying face up.
What is supine?
100
The scientific study of disease.
What is pathology?
100
A group of similarly specialized cells that work together to perform specific functions.
What is tissue?
100
The heart is an example of this.
What is an organ?
200
The opposite term for superficial.
What is deep?
200
Daily Double!!!!! This position is described as the body lying face down.
What is prone?
200
The study of the function of living organisms and their parts?
What is physiology?
200
Forms a protective covering for all the internal and external surfaces of the body.
What is epithelial tissue?
200
Which organ or structure does NOT belong with the other three: stomach, liver, heart, mouth.
What is the heart? (the other 3 belong to the digestive system)
300
Select the body part that is inferior to the sternum: cranium, cervical vertebrae, scapula, pelvis.
What is pelvis?
300
The body section that divides the right ear from the left ear.
What is sagittal?
300
The human body tries to maintain a constant body temperature.
What is homeostasis?
300
Daily Double!!!!!! Type of tissue that transmits messages from the head to the toes.
What is nerve?
300
Body system that provides movement, body posture, and heat.
What is muscular?
400
In veterinary medicine, this structure is found in the caudal region of a dog.
What is tail?
400
The body section that divides the body into mirror images.
What is midsagittal?
400
The process by which substances scatter themselves evenly throughout an available space.
What is diffusion?
400
The most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body.
What is connective?
400
Part of the respiratory system that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.
What is alveoli?
500
Name the body part that is distal to the hand.
What are fingers?
500
An individual is standing erect, facing forward with their arms at their sides and the palms of the hands facing the front.
What is anatomic position?
500
The cavities that the diaphragm divides.
What is thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity?
500
Type of tissue that specializes in movement of the body.
What is muscle?
500
The body system that's primary function is protection.
What is skin?
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