A&P/ Branches of Anatomy
What is Anatomy?
Toward the "head end"
What is Cephalic?
Splits into right and left parts
What is Sagittal Plane?
Located around the navel
What is the Umbilical Region?
The kidneys and bladder are apart of this system?
What is the urinary system?
The study of the functions of the body parts
What is Physiology?
On or near the surface
What is superficial?
Vertical at right angles to the sagittal planes
What is Coronal (frontal) plane?
The lacrimal (tear) ducts are found in this body cavity
What is the orbital cavity?
What is the Digestive system?
Study of the large and easily observable structures on an organism
What is Gross Anatomy?
Toward the midline
What is Medial?
Splits into equal right and left parts
What is midsagittal plane?
The teeth and tongue are found in this body cavity?
What is the buccal cavity?
The brain and spinal cord are a part of this system
What is the nervous system?
Studies the growth and development of an organism during its lifetime
What is Developmental Anatomy?
Away from the point of attachment
What is Distal?
Divides the body into upper and lower parts
What is Transverse Plane?
The pubic area is found in this body cavity
Ductless glands and hormones are a part of this system
What is the endocrine system?