Anatomy Chapter 1
prone
face down
metabolism
all chemical activity in the body
coronal section
applying the concept of sectional planes, how could you divide the body so that the face remains intact?
homeostasis
constant internal environment
responsiveness, growth and differentiation, reproduction, movement, metabolism, and excretion
explain the properties and processes that are associated with all living things
supine
face up
anterior, dorsal, cephalic, caudal
from the following selections, demonstrate your understanding of anatomical terminology by selecting the directional terms equivalent to ventral, posterior, superior, and inferior in the correct sequence
lumbar
lower back
nervous sytem
raw body system that performs crisis management by directing rapid, short-term, and very specific responses is the:
cytology
study of cells
histology
study of tissues
cardiovascular
the major function of the _____ system is the internal transport of nutrients, wastes, and gases
skeletal system
the primary site of blood cell production is within the:
esophagus, trachea, thymus
which of the follow includes only structures enclosed within the mediastinum
brachial
which of the following regions corresponds