Body Terms Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Toward the midline. | Medial |
Away from the midline. | Lateral |
Closer to the top. | Proximal |
Lying face down. | Prone |
Above. | Superior |
In back of. | Posterior |
Toward the end of a limb. | Distal |
Below. | Inferior |
In front of. | Anterior |
Lying face up. | Supine |
Toward the surface. | Superficial |
Between medial and lateral. | Intermediate |
Internal. | Deep |
What kind of plane divides the body into right and left halves? | Saggital |
What does anatomy deal with? | Structure |
What does physiology deal with? | Function |
The skin is an example of what? | Organ |
What is maintaining a stable internal environment? | Homeostasis |
What is the ability to sense changes and react called? | Responsiveness |
What are all the chemical reactions in the body known as? | Metabolism |
What do receptors do? | Respond to changes |
What do effectors do? | Provide a means for the response |
Which feedback mechanism shuts off the original stimulus? | Negative |
Which feedback mechanism turns on the original stimulus? | Postiive |
What is the name of the shoulder curve formed by the deltoid muscle? | Deltoid |
What is the term for the area that includes the buttocks? | Gluteal |
What is the term for the lower back regions between the ribs and hips? | Lumbar |
What is the name of the area that is the posterior surface of the skull? | Occipital |
What is the term for the posterior knee? | Popliteal |
What is the term for the area of the shoulde blade? | Scapular |
What is the term for the calf, or posterior surface of the lower leg? | Sural |
What is the basic unit of all living things? | cell |
What is the function of the integumentary system? | Protection |
What is the function of the skeletal system? | Support, framework |
What is the function of the muscular system? | Movement |
What is the function of the nervous system? | Fast acting control |
What is the function of the endocrine system | Slow acting control |
What is the function of the cardiovascular system? | Transport, delivery |
What is the function of the lymphatic system? | Fluid collection |
What is the function of the respiratory system? | Gas exchange |
What is the function of the digestive system? | Break down food |
What is the function of the urinary system? | Rid body of wastes, acid-base regulation |
What is the function of the reproductive system? | Produce offspring |
What is homeostasis? | Stable internal environment |
Which feedback mechanism shuts off the original stimulus? | Negative |
Which feedback mechanism turns on, or increases the original stimulus? | Positive |
Anterior body trunk, inferior to the ribs. | Abdominal |
Anterior surface of elbow. | Antecubital |
Armpit | Axillary |
Referring to arm | Brachial |
Neck region | Cervical |
Cheek area | Buccal |
Refers to fingers or toes | Digital |
Refers to thigh | Femoral |
Where thigh meets body trunk | Inguinal |
Refers to mouth | Oral |
Refers to eye area | Orbital |
Anterior knee | Patellar |
Genital region | Pubic |
Refers to chest | Thoracic |
Navel (belly button) | Umbilical |
What is the term for the area including the buttocks? | gluteal |
What is the term for the posterior surface of head? | Occipital |
What is the term for the area of the lower back between ribs & hips? | Lumbar |
What is the term for the area of the posterior knee? | Popliteal |
What is the term for the area of the shoulder blade? | Scapular |
What is the term for the curve of the shoulder formed by the muscle of the same name? | Deltoid |
What is the term for the posterior surface of the calf? | Sural |
What percent of the body's weight is comprised of water? | 60-80% |
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