Directional terms
The back of the body
Posterior
What region is the pectoral region?
Chest
This organ system gives the body its structure and shape.
Skeletal
The ability of the body to set and maintain boundaries within and outside the body.
Maintain Boundaries
Toward the midline
Medial
What region is the Gluteal region?
Buttock
This organ system allows the facilitation of movement of the body
Muscular
is the bodies ability to quickly detect and react to an external stimuli.
Responsiveness or Irritability
Away from the midline
Lateral
What region is the femoral region?
Thigh/Leg
This organ system is responsible for detecting and responding to changes in the environmnet.
Nervous
the process of broken-down food that is then absorbed into the blood for nutrients
Digestion
The front of the body
Anterior
What region is the carpal region?
Wrist
This system is responsible for waterproofing the body
Integumentary
is responsible for all chemical reactions that occur within the body.
Metabolism
The position for all reference points
Anatomical position
What region is the axillary region?
Armpit
This system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
Cardiovascular
is the process of removing waste from the body.
Excretion