Directional Terms
divides the body in mirror-like halves
Midline
study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another
anatomy
pertaining to the point of the shoulder
acromial
pertaining to the thumb
pollex
What life function acts as a separation between internal and external environments?
Maintaining boundaries
point of attachment in a muscle where movement occurs
Insertion
study of microscopic cells
cytology
pertaining to the forearm
antebrachial
pertaining to the great toe
hallux
A structure that is composed of two or more organs that work together to perform a specific function.
Organ System
face down
prone
study of the function of body parts; how they work to carry out life-sustaining activities
physiology
pertaining to the cheek
bucal
pertaining to the hip
How does a positive feedback loop differ from a negative feedback loop?
Positive feedback increases stimuli, negative feedback is opposite of stimuli
fixed end/attachment where a muscle begins
origin
study of microscopic tissues
histology
pertaining to the back of the knee
popliteal
Blood clotting is an example of what type of feedback mechanism?
Positive
Describe Anatomical Position.
Body erect, palms turned anteriorly, thumbs pointed laterally, arms at side
describes the back or direction toward the back of the body
posterior
What is the principle of complementarity of structure and function.
form dictates function
pertaining to the armpit
axillary
Which of the following organs would be found in the right iliac region? Stomach, Liver, Intestines, or Appendix
Appendix
What are the four primary tissues of the human body?
epithelial, connective, muscle, neural