Anatomy: Chapter 1...Introducing the Human Body

Plantar

Toward the head and toward the tail describes which two body orientation terms.

Cephalic

Pelvic

Occipital

Palmar

Hale's big toe is __________ to his little toe.

This is the study of the body's structures functions.

Wrist

Pedal

Navel

In anatomical____________, the body is standing, arms are at sides, and the palms are forward.

This system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the external environment.

The dorsal body cavity includes the cranial and _______________ cavities.

This system produces ova; site of fertilization; maintains the developing embryo/fetus

This system, with the assistance of lymph nodes, helps the veins drain excess fluids

The transverse plane divides the body into superior and ____________ sections.

Anterior of torso below diaphragm

Popliteal

Cervical

This system transports nutrients, gases & blood throughout the body to the tissues & back

This is the study of the body's structures.

What's missing? Atom, molecule, organelle, __________, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

Buttock

This system is concerned with the water balance of the body & it maintains pH balance of fluids

Fingers or toes

The vertebrae are ____________ to the sternum.

Coxal

What colleges did Mr. Fair attend?

This system sends messages throughout the body with impulse generating/conducting tissue

Otic

Spencer has a paper cut. This wound is ___________.

This is maintenance of the body's internal environment...like pH of blood at 7.4.

Lower back between ribs & pelvis

This system is concerned with the breakdown & assimilation of food & the excretion of wastes

This system secretes testosterone. It also forms & transports sperm

This system provides support & protection for the body; site of blood cell formation

This system is the body's defense; works against invasive microorganisms (pathogens)

This system secretes hormones into tissue fluids & blood; maintain metabolic functions

Thigh

Zygomatic

Smooth, skeletal, & cardiac are types of tissue found in this system; allows for movement

The coronal or frontal plane divides the body into anterior and _____________ sections.

The ventral body cavity includes the thoracic and _____________ cavities.

Inguinal

Orbital

This system acts as a barrier between the body & the external environment; regulates body heat

The eyes are _____________ to the mouth

Sarah's elbow is _____________ to her shoulder.

The sagittal (medial) plane divides the body into left and right sections.

Brachial