Anatomical Terms
Mental is commonly know as
the chin
This plane divides the body into right and left sides
Sagittal Plane
True or False: Deep and Superficial are opposites
True
This system pumps blood across the body
Cardiovascular system
(heart, arteries, veins)
This branch of physiology studies functions of individual molecules
Molecular physiology
Describe anatomical position
Body erect, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward with thumbs pointing away from body
Another name for the midsagittal plane
Median plane
This means between two structures
Intermediate
This system gives your body shape and stores calcium and phosphorus
Skeletal system
(Bones, Joints, Cartilage)
What does neurophysiology study?
Function of nerve cells
The front of the elbow is known as
Antecubital
This passes through the body or an organ at an oblique angle
Oblique plane
Posterior means
Nearer to or at the back of the body
This system produces hormones to help regulate the body and maintain homeostasis
Endocrine system
(pancreas, pituitary gland, thyroid, hypothalamus, pineal gland, testes, ovaries)
What is Immunology?
The body’s defense against disease-causing agents
The area behind the knee is known as
Popliteal
Also known as the horizontal plane, this plane
Divides the body into upper and lower portions
True or False: Ipsilateral and Lateral are opposites
False
This system synthesizes Vitamin D as well as prevents water loss
Intergumentary system
( skin, associated glands, hair, fingernails, toenails)
This branch of physiology studies functional changes with disease and aging
Pathophysiology
What the the name of the anatomical term between the cervical and lumbar parts of the back?
Dorsal
The Coronal plane
Divides body or organ into anterior (front)
and posterior (back) portions
True or False: The fingers are distal to the elbow
True
This is also known as the immune system
Lymphoid System
(red bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thoracic duct)
What does exercise physiology study?
Changes in cell and organ functions due to activity