Vocabulary
The functions or inner workings of the body
physiology
Beginning of a medical word
prefix
The system responsible for movement of the body
muscular
Front side of the body is known as ___________, while back side of the body is known as __________
anterior, posterior
The plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves
midsagittal plane
A special vocabulary that is used in healthcare and is often formed from Latin and Greek word parts
medical terminology
End of a medical word
suffix
System responsible for offspring reproduction
reproductive
_______ refers to a point closer to the center of the body, or toward the midline, and ________ refers to the side of the body
medial, lateral
What body cavity contains the heart and lungs?
thoracic cavity
A learning tool that helps students memorize information
mnemonic device
Middle of a medical word (also the main meaning of the word, such as a body part)
root word
System responsible for gas exchange and breathing
respiratory
Where is the cranial region located
skull/head
Which plane divides the body into top and bottom sections?
transverse plane
The physical structure or parts of the body
anatomy
Root: Cardi/o
heart
System responsible for nutrient breakdown and absorption
digestive
Where is the thoracic region located
chest
Which body cavity contains the bladder and reproductive organs?
A group of organs working together to perform a vital function in the body
body system
Root: Gastr/o
System responsible for the transportation of blood and oxygen to the body’s tissues
cardiovascular
Where is the brachial region located
upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder
Which plane divides the body into front and back sections?
frontal (coronal) plane