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AR Whole Body Term
Whole Body Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abdominal cavity | cavity beneath the thoracic cavity; contains: liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys |
| anaplasia | a change in the structure and orientation of cells, characterized by a loss of differentiation and reversion to a more primitive form |
| anatomical position | *the standard reference position for the body as a whole* the person is standing with arms at the sides and palms turned forward; head and feet are also pointing forward |
| anterior | pertaining to the front of the body or toward the belly of the body |
| aplasia | a developmental failure resulting in the absence of any organ or tissue |
| cardiac muscle | muscle that makes up the muscular wall of the heart |
| caudal | pertaining to the tail |
| cell | smallest and most numerous structural unit in living matter |
| cell membrane | semipermeable barrier that is the outer covering of a cell |
| cervical vertebrae | C1 through C7 |
| chromosomes | threadlike structures within the nucleus that controls the functions of growth, repair, and reproduction for the body |
| coccyx | tailbone |
| connective tissue | tissue that supports and binds other body tissue and parts |
| cranial | pertaining to the skull or cranium |
| cranial cavity | the cavity that contains the brain |
| cytology | the study of cells |
| distal | away from or farthest from the trunk of the body or point of origin of a body part |
| dorsal | pertaining to the back |
| dysplasia | any abnormal development of tissues or organs |
| epigastric region | region of the abdomen located between the right and left hypochondriac regions in the upper section of the abdomen |
| epithelial tissue | the tissue that covers the internal and external organs of the body |
| frontal plane | vertical planes passing through the body from the head to the feet, dividing the body into front and back portions (anterior/posterior) |
| genes | segments of chromosomes that transmit hereditary characteristics |
| histologist | medical scientist who specializes in the study of tissues |
| hyperplasia | increase in the number of cells of a body part |
| hypogastric region | middle section of the lower abdomen, beneath the umbilical region |
| hypoplasia | incomplete or underdeveloped organ or tissue |
| inferior | below or downward toward the tail or feet |
| inguinal region | right and left regions of the lower section of the abdomen |
| lateral | toward the side of the body, away from the midline of the body |
| lumbar region | right and left regions of the middle section of the abdomen |
| McBurney's point | A point on the right side of the abdomen, about two-thirds of the distance between the umbilicus and the anterior bony prominence of the hip (appendix issues) |
| medial | toward the midline of the body |
| mediolateral | pertaining to the middle and side of a structure |
| midline of the body | body is divided into equal right and left halves (medial/lateral) |
| mitochondria | cell organs, which provide the energy needed by the cell (energy to cell) |
| muscle tissue | tissue capable of producing movement of the parts and organs of the body by contracting and relaxing its fibers |
| navel | umbilicus; belly button |
| neoplasia | new and abnormal development of cells that may be benign or malignant |
| nervous tissue | tissue that transmits impulses throughout the body |
| nucleus | central controlling body within a living cell |
| pelvic cavity | lower front cavity of the body, contains: bladder and reproductive organs |
| peritoneum | specific serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall of the body |
| plane | imaginary slices (or cuts)made through the body |
| plantar | pertaining to the sole or bottom of the foot |
| posterior | pertaining to the back of the body |
| prone | lying facedown on the abdomen |
| proximal | toward or nearest to the trunk of the body |
| sacrum | singular triangular-shaped bone |
| skeletal muscle | muscle that is attached to the bone |
| smooth muscle | muscle found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body |
| superficial | pertaining to the surface |
| superior | above or upward toward head |
| supination | a movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn upward or forward |
| supine | lying horizontally on the back, faceup |
| thoracic cavity | the chest cavity, contains: lungs, heart, esophagus, and trachea |
| tissue | a group of cells that performs specialized functions |
| transverse plane | dividing the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions |
| umbilical region | the region of the abdomen located in the middle section of the abdomen |
| umbilicus | navel; also called the belly button |
| ventral | front; belly side |
| visceral | internal organs |
| visceral muscle | smooth muscle |
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