Anatomy & Physiology Key Terms
The study of the body's function.
What is Physiology
Consists of the top, back, and sides of the skull.
What is the cranium
The superior portion of the sternum.
What is the manubrium
Stage of life characterized by the peak in physical condition and the most frequent age for childbirth.
What is early adulthood
Top of the skull otherwise known as the "soft spot".
What is the fontanelle
The study of how a disease processes affect the function of the body.
What is Pathophysiology
Tissues that can contract to allow movement of the body.
What is muscles
The lower portion of the pelvis
What is the ischium
Stage of life that is typically characterized by the onset of reproductive maturity.
What is adolescence
A reflex in which stroking a hungry infant's lips causes the infant to start sucking.
What is the sucking reflex
The study of the body's structure.
What is Anatomy
Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes.
What is the cardiovascular system
The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg.
What is the fibula
Stage of life characterized by decreasing metabolic rate, decreased tolerance to tachycardia, and decreased blood volume.
What is late adulthood
A reflex response in which a hungry infant automatically turns toward the stimulus when the cheek or one side of the mouth is touched.
What is the rooting reflex
The balance of equilibrium within the body.
What is Homeostasis
Helps to maintain the fluid balance of the body and contributes to the body's immune system.
What is the lymphatic system
The pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint.
What is the acetabulum
Stage of life that is from birth to one year of age.
What is infancy
A grasping reflex in which an infant grabs onto a finger placed in the infant's palm.
What is the palmar reflex
The wing-shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the Adam's apple.
What is the thyroid cartilage
Forms a protective barrier and aids in temperature regulation.
What is the integumentary system
The two fused bones forming the upper jaw.
Stages of life from 41 to 60 years.
What is middle adulthood
A response to being startled in which the infant throws out both arms, spreads the fingers, the grabs with fingers and arms.
What is the moro reflex