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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