Essential of Human Anatomy &
Physiology (Marieb) Chp 1
abdominal - ANSWER anterior body truck inferior to ribs
Abdominopelvic Cavity - ANSWER Second subdivision of the ventral cavity that contains the
kidneys, stomach, liver and gallbladder, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and the ovaries
and uterus.
acromial - ANSWER point of shoulder
afferent nerve pathway - ANSWER messages from the nerve receptors are picked up by
receptor nerves and sent to the brain control center
Anatomical Position - ANSWER To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the
hands turned forward
Anatomy - ANSWER The study of the structure of the body
antebrachial - ANSWER forearm
antecubital - ANSWER anterior surface of elbow
Atoms - ANSWER Building blocks of matter
axillary - ANSWER armpit
brachial - ANSWER arm
buccal - ANSWER cheek area
calcaneal - ANSWER heel of foot
Cardiovascular System - ANSWER The transport system of the body responsible for carrying
oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of
the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
carpal - ANSWER wrist
Cells - ANSWER Smallest unit of life
cephalic - ANSWER head
cervical - ANSWER neck region
control center - ANSWER brain
coxal - ANSWER hip
crural - ANSWER leg
Deep - ANSWER Farther from the body surface
deltoid - ANSWER curve of shoulder formed by large deltoid muscle
, Essential of Human Anatomy &
Physiology (Marieb) Chp 1
Digestion - ANSWER Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be
absorbed and used
Digestive System - ANSWER Composed of the alimentary canal and accessory structures.
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine
(colon), and anus, Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to
body cells.
digital - ANSWER fingers, toes
Distal - ANSWER Away from the point of attachment
Dorsal Body Cavity - ANSWER contains the cranial cavity and spinal column
Effector - ANSWER an organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.
effectors - ANSWER efferent nerves connect into the effectors (such as glands, muscles,
etc.) The effectors do an action that should bring body to homeostasis
efferent pathway nerves - ANSWER series of nerves that carry the response message made
by the brain and brings the message to the effectors
Endocrine System - ANSWER Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as
growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Epigastric Region - ANSWER above the stomach
Execretion - ANSWER Removal of waste products of metabolism out of the body
femoral - ANSWER thigh
femoral - ANSWER thigh
fibular - ANSWER lateral part of leg
frontal - ANSWER forehead
Frontal Plane/Coronal - ANSWER Divides the body into front and back portions.
gluteal - ANSWER buttock
Gross Anatomy - ANSWER Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Growth - ANSWER the process of an individual organism growing organically
Homeostasis - ANSWER A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the
regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level,
equilibrium.
Homeostasis - ANSWER Body systems are in equilibrium, balance, all systems work to
maintain homeostasis stability
Homeostatic Imbalance - ANSWER Disturbance of homeostasis, often resulting in disease.
Physiology (Marieb) Chp 1
abdominal - ANSWER anterior body truck inferior to ribs
Abdominopelvic Cavity - ANSWER Second subdivision of the ventral cavity that contains the
kidneys, stomach, liver and gallbladder, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and the ovaries
and uterus.
acromial - ANSWER point of shoulder
afferent nerve pathway - ANSWER messages from the nerve receptors are picked up by
receptor nerves and sent to the brain control center
Anatomical Position - ANSWER To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the
hands turned forward
Anatomy - ANSWER The study of the structure of the body
antebrachial - ANSWER forearm
antecubital - ANSWER anterior surface of elbow
Atoms - ANSWER Building blocks of matter
axillary - ANSWER armpit
brachial - ANSWER arm
buccal - ANSWER cheek area
calcaneal - ANSWER heel of foot
Cardiovascular System - ANSWER The transport system of the body responsible for carrying
oxygen and nutrients to the body and carrying away carbon dioxide and other wastes; composed of
the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
carpal - ANSWER wrist
Cells - ANSWER Smallest unit of life
cephalic - ANSWER head
cervical - ANSWER neck region
control center - ANSWER brain
coxal - ANSWER hip
crural - ANSWER leg
Deep - ANSWER Farther from the body surface
deltoid - ANSWER curve of shoulder formed by large deltoid muscle
, Essential of Human Anatomy &
Physiology (Marieb) Chp 1
Digestion - ANSWER Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be
absorbed and used
Digestive System - ANSWER Composed of the alimentary canal and accessory structures.
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine
(colon), and anus, Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to
body cells.
digital - ANSWER fingers, toes
Distal - ANSWER Away from the point of attachment
Dorsal Body Cavity - ANSWER contains the cranial cavity and spinal column
Effector - ANSWER an organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.
effectors - ANSWER efferent nerves connect into the effectors (such as glands, muscles,
etc.) The effectors do an action that should bring body to homeostasis
efferent pathway nerves - ANSWER series of nerves that carry the response message made
by the brain and brings the message to the effectors
Endocrine System - ANSWER Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as
growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Epigastric Region - ANSWER above the stomach
Execretion - ANSWER Removal of waste products of metabolism out of the body
femoral - ANSWER thigh
femoral - ANSWER thigh
fibular - ANSWER lateral part of leg
frontal - ANSWER forehead
Frontal Plane/Coronal - ANSWER Divides the body into front and back portions.
gluteal - ANSWER buttock
Gross Anatomy - ANSWER Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
Growth - ANSWER the process of an individual organism growing organically
Homeostasis - ANSWER A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the
regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level,
equilibrium.
Homeostasis - ANSWER Body systems are in equilibrium, balance, all systems work to
maintain homeostasis stability
Homeostatic Imbalance - ANSWER Disturbance of homeostasis, often resulting in disease.
