Body Systems
What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
The heart
What does the prefix "brady-" mean?
Slow (e.g., bradycardia = slow heart rate)
Term meaning “toward the front of the body.”
Anterior
Upper arm bone.
Hummerus
Tissue that lines organs and body surfaces
Epithelial Tissue
This system uses electrical signals to control the body.
Nervous system
Define the term "osteocyte."
A bone cell that maintains bone tissue.
The study of tissues.
Histology
Muscles that move without conscious control.
Involuntary Muscles
Connective tissue that stores fat.
Adipose Tissue
Which system regulates hormones in the human body?
Endocrine system.
What is the meaning of "hepatomegaly"?
Enlargement of the liver
Standard body position used in anatomy.
Anatomical Position
Largest bone in the body.
Femur
Medical name for high blood pressure
Hypertension
Filters waste from the blood and makes urine.
Break down the term "gastroenterology."
Gastro = stomach, entero = intestine, -logy = study of → "study of the stomach and intestines."
Plane dividing body into left and right.
Sagittal plane
Muscle type that is striated and voluntary
Skeletal Muscle
Disease involving loss of bone density
Provides support and protects organs.
Skeletal System
What does the suffix "-ectomy" indicate in medical terms?
Surgical removal (e.g., appendectomy = removal of the appendix).
Cavity that contains heart and lungs.
Thoracic Cavity
Mineral in bones essential for muscle function.
Calcium
Medical term for a heart attack.
Myocardial Infarction