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The Body in Health

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abdominal cavity   cavity that is surrounded by the diaphragm superiorly, the abdominal wall anteriorly, and the spinal column posteriorly  
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abdominopelvic cavity   continuous cavity formed by the abdominal and pelvic cavities  
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anatomical position   standard position for the purpose of study, body is erect, hands by side with palms forward, legs and toes pointing forward  
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anatomy   the study of the structure of the human body and its parts  
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anterior   front of the body, an organ or a structure  
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anteroposterior   anterior section and the posterior section of the body  
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blood   includes blood cells and plasma. transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells, carbon dioxide to the lungs and wastes to the kidneys  
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body system   a way to study the body according to its structures and how they function  
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cardiology   medical specialty that deals with the cardiovascular system  
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cardiovascular system   body systems that includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. it circulates the blood throughout the body  
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caudad   toward the tail bone  
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cavity   hollow space surrounded by bones or muscles and containing organs and other structures  
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cell   smallest independently functioning structure in the body that can reproduce itself by division  
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cephalad   toward the head  
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coronal plane   plane that divides the body into the front and back sections, anterior and posterior, it is also known as the FRONTAL PLANE  
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cranial cavity   cavity in the head that is surrounded by the bony cranium and contains the brain, cranial nerves, and other structures  
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dentistry   medical specialty that deals with the teeth and gums  
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dermatology   medical specialty that deals with the integumentary system  
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dietetics   medical specialty that deals with nutrition, nutrients, foods, and diet  
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distal   pertaining to away from the point of origin of an arm or leg (going the distance)  
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dorsal   pertaining to the posterior of the body, particularly the back, lying on the back is being in the dorsal or DORSAL SUPINE position (dorsal fin on the back of a shark)  
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endocrine system   body system that includes the pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes. it produces and secretes hormones into the blood that direct the activities of the body  
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endocrinology   medical specialty that deals with the endocrine system  
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epigastric region   region on the surface of the abdominopelvic area, it is superior to the umbilical region and between the right and left hypochondriac regions  
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external   pertaining to the outer, superficial surface of the body, and organ or other structure  
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gastroenterology   medical specialty that deals with the gastrointestinal system  
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gastrointestinal system   body system that includes the mouth, teeth, tongue, salivary glands, pharynx(throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. It digests food, absorbs nutrients into the blood, and excretes undigested wastes  
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genital   pertaining to the male or female genitalia  
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geriatrics   medical specialty that deals with older adults  
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gynecology   medical specialty that deals with the female genital system  
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health   state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being  
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hematology   medical specialty that deals with the blood  
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hypochondriac regions   left and right regions on the surface of the abdominopelvic area, they are inferior to the ribs  
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hypogastric region   region on the surface of the abdominopelvic area, it is inferior to the umbilical region and between the right and left inguinal regions  
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immunology   medical specialty that deals with the lymphatic system and the immune response  
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inferior   pertaining to the lower part of the body, and organ or a structure  
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inguinal regions   left and right regions on the surface of the abdominopelvic area, they are inferior to the lumbar regions. They are also known as the ILIAC REGIONS  
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integumentary system   body system that includes the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands. It receives sensory information for the sensations of pain, touch, and temperature. It protects the internal organs from infection and trauma  
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internal   pertaining to the inside of the body, an organ or structure  
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lateral   pertaining to the side of the body, and organ or a structure  
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lumbar regions   left and right regions on the surface of the abdominopelvic area, they are on either side of the umbilical region  
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lymphatic system   body system that includes the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymph fluid, spleen, thymus, and white blood cells. It recognizes and destroys disease-causing organisms and abnormal cells  
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