Directional Terms
The lungs are located ___ to the ribs.
posterior (towards the back of the surface)
What acronym helps memorize the 11 organ systems?
CDRUM LINERS
What does the prefix anti mean?
anti- = against
What is the definition of regional terms?
the study of the body’s structure in regions
The ___ arm is contralateral to the left leg
Right (Contralateral = On the opposite side)
What two organ systems function together to provide movement and heat for the body?
The Muscular and Skeletal System
What is the prefix and suffix in the word “Osteoarthritis” and what do they mean?
prefix = osteo- / bone
suffix = -itis / inflammation
Describe the Anatomical Position
Standing upright, arms at the sides with palms forward, and feet flat on the floor