Organ Systems
This organ system controls and coordinates the activities of all other systems in the body by transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.
What is the Nervous System
The stomach is _____ to the heart
Inferior
Imaginary flat surface passing through body
What are planes?
Define the Latin Prefix –cephal
Head
This type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
What are Arteries?
The lungs are _____ to the shoulders
Medial
involves the anterior and posterior regions of the body
What is the coronal plane?
Define the Latin Prefix erythro
red
This muscle plays a crucial role in the process of inhalation by contracting and creating a vacuum that draws air into the lungs.
What is the Diaphragm?
The elbow is _____ to the hand
Proximal
involves the superior and inferior regions of the body
what is the transverse plane?
Define the Latin prefix –auto
Self
This pair of organs filters blood removes waste, and balances electrolytes, crucial for regulating blood pressure.
What are the kidneys?
The heart is _____ posterior to the sternum
Posterior
indicates half of any part of the body
what is the sagittal plane?
Define the Latin prefix: intra
within
This type of bone cell is responsible for the formation of new bone tissue.
What are Osteoblasts?
The chest is _____ to the pelvis
Superior
indicates equal halves of the body
what is the midsagittal plane?
Define the Latin prefix: inter
between