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