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How many planes is the human body divided into?
three
What is the directional term that means toward the front of the body or structure?
Ventral/Anterior
Something is away from the point of reference is
distal
The heel is _________ to the toes?
What is the difference between Anatomy and Physiology?
P = Function
Name all three planes of the body
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
What does superior mean?
Above another structure.
What is it called when something is closer to the surface?
Superficial.
The hand is ______ to the elbow.
(Hint: It is NOT inferior)
Distal
What is negative feedback? Give an example!
Ex. The body is cold, the body will shiver to "negate" the cold and return to homeostasis.
The Frontal or Coronal Plane divides the body into what sections?
Anterior and Posterior
What does Medial mean?
Towards the midsagittal plane; away from the side.
Give an example of usage for the word proximal.
Varies
The nose is ________ to the back.
Anterior
What is positive feedback? Give an example!
The body exaggerates a function (adds to it) to return to homeostasis.
Ex. The body increases blood clotting when you get a cut.
What divides the body into equal left and right halves?
Midsagittal Plane
What is the difference between Visceral and Parietal?
Visceral covers the organ
Parietal lines the outer portion of the cavity
The body system that protects the body, covers the body and regulates temperature
Integumentary
The Skin is _______ to the heart
Superficial
What is the name given to the membrane of the heart?
Pericardium
What is a Transverse Plane?
A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
Give an example of usage for the word lateral.
Varies
What is the anatomical position?
Standing erect.
Facing Forward
Arms at side
Palms forward
________ means on the opposite side of the body.
Contralateral
Homeostasis has three parts: Receptor, Set Point and Effector
Define all three
Receptor = Monitors for change
Set Point = normal range of values
Effector = Respond to change