SCI 220 - WEEK 1 Exam Questions and Correct Answers

SCI 220 - WEEK 1 Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
append-

to hang something: appendicular - pertaining to the upper limbs and lower limbs

cardi-

heart: pericardium - membrane that surrounds the heart

cerebr-

brain: cerebrum - largest part of the brain

cran-

helmet: cranial - pertaining to the part of the skull that surrounds the brain

dors-

back: dorsal - position toward the back of the body

homeo-

same: homeostasis - maintence of a stable internal environment

-logy

the study of: physiology - study of the body functions

meta-

change: metabolism - chemical changes in the body

nas-

nose: nasal - pertaining to the mose

, orb-

circle: orbital - pertaining to the portion of the skull that encircles an eye

pariet-

wall: parietal membrane - membrane that lines the wall of a cavity

pelv-

basin: pelvic cavity - basin

peri-

around: pericardial membrane - membrane that surrounds the heart

pleur-

rib: pleural membrane - membrane that encloses the lungs within the rib cage

-stasis

standing still: homeostasis - maintenance of a stable internal environment

super-

above: superior - referring to a body part located above another

-tomy

cutting: anatomy - study of structure which often involves cutting or removing body parts

Body cavities

A fluid-filled space in the body that act as compartments that protect organs and other

anatomical structures

Describe the human anatomical position