Anatomical Terminology
Your hand is_____ to your elbow
Distal
Extending from the bottom of the skull to the lower back
Spinal cavity
Supplies the body with oxygen through breathing
Respiratory system
made up of skin, hair and nails. Helps to prevent infections, and dehydration; aids in temperature regulation, is apart of the bodies communication system and aids in production of certain vitamins
Integumentary system
Your sternum is _______ to your arm
Medial
The brain is located in the
Cranial cavity
heart, blood and blood vessels make up the
Circulatory system
Secretes hormones and other substances into blood and onto skin
Endocrine system
your abdomen is ________ to your spine
Anterior
The heart is located in the
Thoracic cavity
Transmits messages to and from the brain
Nervous system
Performs the process of reproduction as well as removes wastes from the circulatory system and regulates water balance
Genitourinary system
Your head is _________ to your feet
Superior
Located between the diaphragm and the neck
Thoracic cavity
Breaks down food into a useable form to supply the rest of the body with energy
Digestive system
Double jeopardy
where is your patella?
Double Jeopardy
Knee Cap!
moving away from the midline
Lateral
Reproductive organs are located in the
Pelvic cavity
provides a framework, protects internal organs and other underlying structures, allows movement, produces heat and manufactures blood
Musculoskeletal system
removes excess fluid from body tissues; absorbs fatty acids and transports fat to the circulatory system; aids in formation of white blood cells; initiates immunity through the formation of antibodies
Lymphatic system