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Anatomy Orientation
Orientation Terms for A&P
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| excretory system | Rids the body of nitrogen containing wastes |
| endocrine system | is affected by the removal of the thyroid gland |
| skeletal system | provides support and levers on which the muscular system can act |
| circulatory system | includes the heart, arteries, veins & capillaries |
| immune system | composed of white blood cells, antibodies |
| digestive system | breaks down foodstuffs into small particles that can be absorbed |
| respiratory system | removes carbon dioxide from the blood |
| circulatory system | delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues |
| muscular system | moves the limbs; allows facial expression |
| reproductive system | provides for conception and childbearing |
| endocrine system | controls the body with chemicals called hormones |
| integumentary system | is damaged when you cut your finger or get a severe sunburn |
| endocrine glands | pancreas, pituitary, adrenal glands |
| urinary system | kidneys, bladder, uereters |
| digestive system | esophagus, large intestines, rectum |
| nervous system | brain, nerves, sensory receptors |
| growth | occurs when constructive activities occur at a faster rate than destructive activities |
| response | ability to react to stimuli; a major role of the nervous system |
| axillary | armpit |
| femoral | thigh region |
| gluteal | buttock area |
| cervical | neck region |
| umbilical | belly button area |
| pelvic | genital area |
| brachial | anterior aspect of the upper arm |
| patellar | anterior aspect of knee |
| inguinal | area where trunk meets thigh |
| lumbar | back area from lower ribs to hips |
| buccal | pertaining to the cheek |
| thoracic cavity | cavity that contains the lungs and heart |
| abdominal cavity | cavity that contains the intestines, spleen, pancreas |
| pelvic | lowest anterior body cavity |
| cranial | cavity that contains the brain |
| spinal | cavity that contains the spinal cavity |
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