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Embryology

A study of the developmental changes occurring from conception to birth

The scientific method refers to?

A systematic and rigorous process by which scientists develop and test a hypothesis.

What are true about a transverse plane?

Also called a horizontal plane Cuts, perpendicular to the long axis of the body, Divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

Comparative Anatomy

An examination of the differences in the anatomy of different species

The correct anatomical term for front of the elbow is?

Antecubital

Which region is composed of the upper and lower limbs?

Appendicular

Which is an example of Reproductive physiology ?

Gamete production and related hormones and physiologic cycles.

The anatomical term for buttock is?

Gluteus

Macroscopic anatomy is also called?

Gross anatomy

The anatomical term for the diamond-shaped region between the thighs that contains the anus and selected external reproductive organs is______?

Perineal

The word anatomy is derived from the Greek word anatome, which could be described by which of the following? Select all that apply.

To cut apart To dissect

An increase in body size is?

Growth

Which of the following are characteristics of all living things?

Growth and development, Metabolism, Organization

The anatomical term for the great toe is?

Hallux

Lumbar is to lower back as manus is to ?

Hand

Pericardium

Heart

Surface Anatomy

A focus on the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them

Systemic Anatomy

A study of each body system

Which is an example of Respiratory Physiology?

A study of how gas exchange occurs

What is an example of Neurophysiology?

An examination of nerve impulses that travel throughout the body

Regional Anatomy

An examination of the structures in a particular region

Tends to focus on the form and structure.

Anatomy

What are examples of a positive feedback loop?

Breast feeding, Childbirth, Blood Clotting

Effector

Brings about a change in response to the stimulus

The anatomical term for facial cheek is?

Buccal

What is the opposite of cranial?

Caudal

The anatomical term for head is?

Cephalic

The chemical level of an organization is?

Composed of atoms and molecules, & The simplest level of organization

The anatomical term for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle is?

Crural

What is the opposite of superficial?

Deep

Which is the anatomic directional term that means "on the inside" or "underneath another structure"?

Deep

Increased specialization as related to form and function is?

Development

Peritoneum

Digestive Organs

The anatomical term for fingers or toes is?

Digital

What is the opposite of ventral?

Dorsal

Anatomist

Examine the relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure of individual organs

Physiology

Examines the function of various organ systems

True or false: The nose is lateral to the eyes.

False

The correvt anatomis directional term for "closer to the feet" is?

Inferior

Which of the following body structures can serve as effectors?

Insulin secreting cells of pancreas, Smooth muscles of bronchioles

Control Center

Integrates input and initiates change

Pleura

Lungs

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the?

Mediastinum

The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within the body is called?

Metabolism

Vertical plane that divides the body or organ into equal left and right halves.

Midsagittal

Changes in blood pressure when exercising is an example of?

Negative Feedback Regulation

Changing breathing rate in response to an increase of CO2 is an example of?

Negative Feedback Regulation

The plane known as the ________ Plane passes through the specimen at an angle.

Oblique

The anatomical term for the back of the head is?

Occiptal

The anatomical term for eye is?

Orbital

A plane that is parallel to the midsaggital plane, but is either to the left or right if the midsagittal plane is termed a _______ plane.

Parasagittal

The anatomical term for kneecap is?

Patella

Receptor

Perceives a stimulus

Tends to focus on the mechanisms and functions of the structures.

Physiology

Anatomical term that means in back of or toward the back surface.

Posterior

What is the opposite of distal?

Proximal

The anatomical term for the central most anterior region of the pelvis is?

Pubic

A stimulus to the skin of the hand causes someone to withdraw their hand from the stimulus to prevent damage; this is an example of _________

Responsiveness

Cephalic is to head as deltoid is to?

Shoulder

Which of the following body structures can serve as effectors?

Smooth muscles of bronchioles, Insulin secreting cells of pancreas

Control centers are generally portions of the?

Spinal Cord, Thyroid Gland, Brain

Organs of the abdominal cavity include the?

Stomach

Physiologists

Study the function of body parts

The anatomical term for the calf area is?

Sural

Which is an accurate description of the anatomic position?

The eyes look forward, and the head is level

What is an example of cardiovascular physiology?

The function of the heart, blood and blood vessels are examined.

Cytology refers to?

The study of cells and their internal structures

Which canal contains the spinal cord?

Vertebral

The correct anatomic directional term for "in front of" is?

anterior

The correct anatomical term for armpit is?

axillary

Sternal is to sternum as pectoral is to?

chest

The anatomical term for hip is?

coxal

The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is?

fibular

The production of sex cells that, under the right conditions, have the ability to develop into a new living organism is?

reproduction

The anatomical term for the medial aspect of the forearm is?

ulnar