Divisions of Anatomy
What is the branch of science dealing with the study of the structure of the body?
What is Anatomy
below the surface, or toward the central part of a structure.
What is Deep
Cavity which is made up of the cranial cavity within the skull, containing the brain, and the spinal
cavity within the vertebral column, containing the spinal cord.
What is Dorsal Cavity
organs involved in reproduction of the species and development of sexual characteristics
What is Reproductive system
Responsible for delivering deoxygenated blood to the right atrium
What is the Vena cava
The study of structural and functional changes which occur in the body as a result of disease
What is Pathological Anatomy
pertaining to the side of the body; away from the median plane
What is Lateral
The area in the center of the thorax, from the base of the neck to the diaphragm, and in between the lungs
What is Mediastinal Cavity
heart, blood, blood vessels, lymphatic system which transport gases, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body
What is the Circulatory system
After death, approximately 85% of the blood is found Where
What is the capillaries
The study of individual body organs and systems
What is Systemic Anatomy
farther away from the point of attachment or from the trunk; opposite of proximal
What is Distal
The space around the heart, between the two layers of pericardium, which is a "sac-like" structure covering the heart
What is Pericardial Cavity
glands that give off secretions which serves as chemical regulators of bodily function
What is the Endocrine system
A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts
What is Frontal or coronal
Study of tissues and cells
What is Histology
located at, or pertaining to, the outer surface of the body or body part; located away from the center.
What is Peripheral
That part of the ventral cavity below the diaphragm
What is Abdominopelvic Cavity
various organs concerned with metabolism
What is the Digestive system
Where are the stomach, Pancreas, and small intestine located
What is the umbilical region
The study of the body with the unaided eye
What is Gross Anatomy
pertaining to the exterior; the opposite of internal.
What is External
The upper part of the torso or trunk, within the chest area
Thoracic Cavity
kidneys and related organs serving to filter waste from the blood and maintain fluid and chemical balance in the body
What is the Urinary system
Outer surface of many body parts and lining the inner surfaces of body cavities and organs
What is the Epithelial tissue