Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Vocabulary
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| Which two systems coordinate or control the other body systems? | Nervous and Endocrine
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| Dorsal Cavity | Includes the cranial (brain) and vertebral (spinal cord) cavities.
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| Cephalic Region | Head Area
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| Gluteal Region | Buttocks Area
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| Endocrine System | Works with the nervous system to coordinae body functions. Includes the hormonal glands and hormones.
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| Inferior | Below something else; ex: feet are inferior to knees
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| Superior | Above something else; ex: head is superior to neck
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| Immune/Lymphatic System | Helps protect the body from disease
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| Ventral is the same as ________ in humans | anterior
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| Dorsal is the same as _________ in humans | posterior
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| Pedal Region | Foot area
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| Posterior | Towards your back
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| Anterior | Towards your front
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| Pectoral Region | Chest area
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| The transverse plane divides the body into _____________________ segments | Superior (top) and Inferior (bottom)
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| The sagittal plane divides the body into _____________________ segments | Left and Right
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| The coronal plane divides the body into _______ and ________ segments | Anterior (front) and Posterior (back)
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| Lateral | Away from the middle
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| Medial | Towards the midline of the body
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| Supine | Laying face up or laying on your back
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| Prone | Laying face down or on your stomach
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| Viscera | organs
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| Femoral Region | the upper leg area
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| Nervous system | works with the endocrine system to control body functions; includes brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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| Homeostasis | The ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment
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| Tissue | a group of similar cells performing a specialized function
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| Cardiovascular system | System responsible for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste materials around the body; includes heart, blood and blood vessels
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| Abdominopelvic cavity | includes abdominal cavity (stomach, digestive organs, kidneys and pelvic cavity (bladder rectum, reproductive organs)
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| Brachial region | Upper arm area
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| Lumbar region | lower back area
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| Patellar region | Knee area
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| Integumentary system | Includes skin, hair and nails; barrier against infection
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| Proximal | closer to the trunk; ex: knees are proximal to the feet
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| Distal | further away from the trunk; ex: feet are distal to knees
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| Diaphragm | Muscles that seperates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
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| Anatomical position | standing upright with the palms facing forward
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