connect Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology
transverse plane
- cuts perpendicular to the long axis of the body - also called a horizontal plane - divides the body into superior and inferior parts
which of the following are characteristics of all living things?
- regulation of internal functions - responsiveness to stimuli - reproduction
simple to complex : organism, tissues, organ systems, organs, cells
1- cells 2- tissues 3- organs 4- organ systems 5- organism
which of the following describes one who studies the function of body parts?
Physiologists
respiratory physiology
a study of how gas exchange occurs
anatomical term for abdomen
abdominal
neurophysiology
an examination of nerve impulses that travel throughout the body
anatomical term for forearm
antebrachial
the anatomical term for the medial aspect of the forearm is
antebrachial (more technically called ulnar)
anatomical term for front of elbow
antecubital
Which term describes the relationship of the stomach to the spinal cord?
anterior
the correct anatomic directional term for "in front of" is
anterior
Effector
brings about a change in response to stimulus
anatomical term for cheek
buccal
anatomical term for heal
calcaneal
anatomical term for wrist
carpal
opposite of cranial
caudal
anatomical term for head
cephalic
anatomical term for neck
cervical
sternal is to sternum as pectoral is to
chest
Nervous system
controls body movement and conduct impulses for internal communication
anatomical term for hip
coxal
the anatomical term for hip is ____ while the anatomical term for wrist is ___
coxal; carpal
anatomical term for leg
crural
opposite of superficial
deep
anatomical term for thigh
femoral
anatomical term for forehead
frontal
anatomical term for buttock
gluteal
lumbar is to lower back as manus is to
hand
anatomical term for groin
inguinal
Control Center
integrates input and initiates change
anatomical term for breast
mammary
anatomical term for chin
mental
which of the following planes would divide the head into a left half and a right half ( each containing one eye, one ear, and half of the nose and mouth)?
midsagittal
the plane known as the ____ plane passes through the specimen at an angle.
oblique
anatomical term for back of head
occipital
anatomical term for elbow
olecranal
anatomical term for mouth
oral
anatomical term for eye
orbital
anatomical term for palm
palmar
lymphatic system
participates in immune response
the correct anatomical term for kneecap is ___
patella
anatomical term for kneecap
patellar
anatomical term for chest
pectoral
anatomical term for diamond-shaped region between the legs that contains the anus and external reproductive organs
perineal
Digestive organs
peritoneum
scientists who examine how organs and body systems function under normal circumstances, as well as how their functions may change with disease are called ____
physiologists
anatomical term for sole
plantar surface
lungs
pleura
anatomical term for back of knee
popliteal
Muscular system
produces body movement and heat
opposite of distal
proximal
when an organism senses and reacts to changes in their internal or external environments, this is an example of
responsiveness
anatomical term for posterior region between the hip bones
sacral
the ___ method refers to a systematic and rigorous process by which scientists develop and test a hypothesis
scientific
endocrine system
secretes hormones to regulate growth and chemical levels in blood.
anatomical term for sternum
sternal
anatomical term for calf
sural
anatomical term for ankle
tarsal
anatomical term for ankle is
tarsal
cardiovascular physiology
the function of the heart, blood, and blood vessels are examined
fibular refers to
the lateral aspect of the leg
True or False: Although there is only one midsagittal plane, an infinite number of sagittal planes are possible
true
true or false: anatomists and physiologists use the scientific method to explain and understand the workings of the body
true
anatomical term for navel
umbilical
anatomical term for spinal column
vertebral
the components associated with the homeostatic system are which choices?
- effector - receptor - control center
anatomy is the study of what?
- structure - form
Which region of the body includes the head, neck, and trunk?
axial region
anatomical term for armpit
axillary
anatomical term for arm
brachial
anatomical term for toe
digital
anatomical term for back
dorsal
opposite of ventral
dorsal
reproductive physiology
gamete production and related hormones and physiologic cycles
anatomical term for great toe
hallux
anatomical term for lower back
lumbar
respiratory system
responsible for exchange of gases
which are examples of negative feedback regulation
- regulating blood pressure - regulating heart rate - withdrawal reflex from stepping on glass
the chemical level of an organization is
- the simplest level of organization - composed of atoms and molecules
organs of the abdominal cavity include the
-liver -stomach
on the anterior surface of the body, the anatomical term for the region inferior to the thorax and superior to the hip bones is the ____ region
abdominal
anatomical term for area surrounding the brain
cranial
anatomical term for shoulder
deltoid
physiology
describes the mechanisms by which different nutrients are broken down
anatomy
describes the muscle layers in the wall of the small intestine
anatomical term for finger
digital
urinary system
filters the blood and removes waste from the blood
Anatomy is the study of what?
form structure
The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the ___
mediastinum
cardiovascular system
moves blood containing hormones, nutrients, and gases.
anatomical term for nose
nasal
Receptor
perceives a stimulus
Heart
pericardium
anatomical term for foot
pes
Integumentary system
provides protection, regulates body temperature, prevents water loss
Skeletal system
provides support and protection, site of hemopoiesis
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
the anatomical term for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle is
crural
