| Question |
Answer |
| What is the science that studies the structure or morphology of the body? |
Anatomy |
| What is the name of the science that studies how the body functions? |
Physiology |
| What s a form of microscopic anatomy? |
Histology |
| What science describes the structural and functional changes caused by disease? |
Pathology |
| What kind of affect *Increases circulation of venous blood and lymph, *Stretches muscle tissue, and *Loosens adhesions and scar tissue? |
Direct Affect |
| What kind of affect *Increases local circulation to muscle and organs, *Decreases blood pressure, and *Relaxes tense muscles? |
Indirect Affect |
| What effect does *Decreased heart rate and *Slower deeper breathing have? |
Reflex Effect |
| How is the body organized? |
From very simple to very complex. |
| What do tiny atoms form? |
Molecules |
| Larger molecules organize to form what? |
Cells |
| What do specialized groups of cells form? |
Tissues |
| Tissues are arranged into what? |
Organs |
| What is another name for organs? |
Viscera |
| Groups of organs create... |
Organ Systems |
| All the organ systems together form this? |
Human Organism |
| Arrange in order: Tissues, Atoms. Human Organism, Molecules, Cells, Organs, Organ Systems. |
Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems and Human Organism |
| What is an organ? |
A group of tissues arranged to accomplish a particular function. |
| What is an Organ System? |
A group of organs that help each other to perform a particular function. |
| How many major organ systems does the body have? |
11 |
| What is made up of skin, hair and nails? |
Integumentary System |
| What are the 3 functions of the Integumentary System? |
1. Forms covering for the body, 2. Helps regulate body temperature, 3. Contain some of the structures necessary for sensations |
| What consists primarily of bones, joints and cartilage? |
Skeletal System |
| Name the two functions of the Skeletal Sysytem? |
1. forms basic framework for the body and 2. protects and supports body organs. |
| What system consists of 3 types of muscle? |
Muscular System |
| Where do skeletal muscles attach and what is their function? |
They attach to bone and are responsible for movement of the skeleton. |
| What consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs? |
Nervous System |
| What is the purpose of the Nervous System? |
Receive information from the outside and transport it to the brain. |
| What is the function of the Nervous System? |
To interpret and send messages to the appropriate organs. |
| What is made up of many glands? |
Endocine System |
| What is the function of the Endocrine System? |
The glands secrete hormones and chemicals that regulate body activities such as growth, reproduction and water balance. |
| What consists of heart and blood vessels? |
Circulatory System |
| What is the function of the Circulatory System? |
To pump and transport blood throughout the body. |
| What consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph and lymph tissue? |
Lymphatic System |
| What is the function of the Lymphatic System? |
It plays a role in the body's defense against pathogen and other foreign material. |
| What consists of the lungs and other structures that help conduct air to and from the lungs? |
Respiratory System |
| What is the function of the Respiratory System? |
Moves oxygen into the lungs and moves carbon dioxide out. |
| What consists of the stomach, intestines, and accessory organs such as liver and gall bladder? |
Digestive System |
| What is the function of the Digestive System? |
It is designed to eat food, break it down into substances that can be absorbed by the body and eliminate waste. |
| What consists of the kidneys and other structures that help excrete waste products from the body? |
Urinary System |
| What is the function of the Urinary System? |
Excrete wastes which helps control the amount and composition of water and other substances in the body. |
| What consists of the organs and structures that enable the human organism to reproduce? |
Reproductive System |
| What means "staying the same" |
Homeostasis |
| What refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment in response to a changing external environment. |
Homeostasis |
| What are mechanisms that help to maintain homeostasis? |
Homeostatic Mechanisms |
| The body has hundreds of these to help control temperature, blood sugar, water balance and blood pressure. What are they? |
Homeostaic Mechanisms |
| What is the result when Homeostaitc Mechanisms do not work normally? |
Disease or Dysfunction |
| What is an abnormal, unhealthy state of all or part of the body? |
Disease |
| What is an observable indication of disease? |
A Sign |
| What is caused by disease and perceived by the patient? |
A Symptom |
| What is a psychologial or physical condition that causes tension or strain? |
Stress |
| Abdominal |
Belly |
| Antecubital |
Elbow |
| Axillary |
Armpit |
| Brachial |
Arm |
| Buccal |
Cheek |
| Cephalic |
Head |
| Cervical |
Neck |
| Cranial |
Head (top) |
| Digital |
Fingers or Toes |
| Femoral |
Thigh |
| Inguinal |
Groin |
| Oral |
Mouth |
| Orbital |
Eye |
| Patellar |
Kneecap |
| Pedal |
Foot |
| Pubic |
Genital |
| Sternal |
Chest |
| Umbilical |
Belly Button |
| Anterior |
Front |
| Caudal |
Tailbone |
| Deltoid |
Shoulder |
| Gluteal |
Butt |
| Lumbar |
Lower Back |
| Occipital |
Head (back) |
| Popliteal |
Back of knee |
| Scapular |
Shoulder Blades |
| Posterior |
Back |
| What is the body standing erect with the face forward, arms at the sides and toes and palms pointed forward? |
Anatomical Position |
| What describes the position of one body part in relation to another? |
Directional Terms |
| Superior |
Above |
| Inferior |
Below |
| What is one part above another part? |
Superior |
| What is towards the head? |
Superior |
| What is one part lower or below another part? |
Inferior |
| What is closer to the feet? |
Inferior |
| Anterior |
Front |
| Posterior |
Back |
| Medial |
Toward the midline of the body |
| Lateral |
Away from the midline of the body |
| Proximal |
Nearest |
| Distal |
Farthest |
| Proximal |
Nearest the trunk of the body or point of attachment |
| Distal |
Farthest away from the trunk or point of attachment |
| Superficial |
Nearer the surface of the body |
| Deep |
Farther away from the surface of the body |
| Central |
Located near the center |
| Peripheral |
Located away from the center of the body |
| Ventral |
Anterior |
| Dorsal |
Posterior |
| What divides the body? |
Planes |
| What are the 3 planes of the body? |
Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse |
| Which plane divides the body lengthwise into right and left portions? |
Sagittal |
| What is the term used when the body is divided EXACTLY down the middle? |
Midsagittal |
| Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? |
Frontal |
| Which plane divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior portions? |
Transverse |
| Which plane is also known as the Coronal plane? |
Frontal |
| Which plane is also known as the "cross section"? |
Transverse |
| What are the two major cavities of the body? |
Dorsal and Ventral |
| Which cavity is located toward the back of the body and has 2 divisions? |
Dorsal |
| What are the two Dorsal Cavities? |
Cranial and Spinal |
| Which Dorsal Cavity is located in the skull? |
Cranial |
| Which Dorsal Cavity runs from the skull to the end of the vertebral column? |
Spinal |
| Which cavity is larger and is located toward the front and has 2 divisions? |
Ventral |
| What are the two divisions of the Ventral Cavity? |
Thoracic and Abdominopelvic Region |
| Which Ventral Cavity is surrounded by ribcage and seperated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the diaphragm? |
Thoracic |
| Which Ventral Cavity is located below the diaphragm? |
Abdominopelvic Region |
| What are the 4 quadrants of the Abdominopelvic Region? |
RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ |
| RUQ |
Right Upper Quadrant |
| LUQ |
Left Upper Quadrant |
| RLQ |
Right Lower Quadrant |
| LLQ |
Left Lower Quadrant |
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