Anatomical Terminology
Feedback
Body Cavities
Organ Systems
Anatomy/Physiology
100

Anterior

In front of, or towards the front
100

Diminishes the original stimulus

Negative feedback

100

The belly button region

Umbilical

100

This systems provides a framework and produces red blood cells

Skeletal

100

What is anatomy

The study of the structure of living organisms

200

Superior

Above, towards the top

200

Enhances the original stimulus

Positive feedback

200

The urinary bladder can be found here

Hypogastric

200

This system provides movement and maintains posture

Muscular

200

What is physiology

The study of the functions of living organisms

300

Medial

Towards the midline

300

Sweating to control a rising temperature is an example of this type of feedback mechanism

Negative

300

The regions below the ribs

Right and left hypochondriac

300

This system transports oxygen from the lungs throughout the body's cells

Cardiovascular

300

What is gross anatomy

The study of structures visible to the naked eye

400

Proximal

Towards the point of attachment

400

Childbirth, hemorrhage, and lactation are examples of this rare type of feedback mechanism

Positive

400

The low back regions

Right and left lumbar region

400

This system sends and receives messages from the brain to the body and back

Nervous

400

What is regional anatomy

An approach to anatomic study based on regions, parts, or divisions of the body

500

Superficial

Closer to the surface, towards the skin

500

What are the steps of a feedback mechanism in order?

Stimulus, receptor, relay, effector, response, feedback

500

Female reproductive organs can be found here

Right and left iliac regions, and hypogastric

500

This system produces hormones

Endocrine

500

What is surface anatomy?

The study of the external features of the body of an organism (c