Science Biology Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology Exam 1 review Mc Graw
Hill.
Anatomy Study of structures in the human body.
Physiology Study of how body parts function together.
Responsiveness The ability to detect and react to stimuli
Metabolism All chemical reactions taking place in the body, including both
anabolic and catabolic reactions.
Anabolism Formation of large, complex molecules from simple
molecules.
Catabolism
Section An actual cut or slice to expose the internal anatomy
Plane An imaginary flat surface passing through the body
What are the three planes? Coronal, transverse, and midsagittal.
Coronal plane A vertical plane that divides the body or organ into anterior
(front) and posterior (back).
Transverse plane Divides the body or organ into superior (top) and inferior
(bottom).
Midsagittal plane A vertical plane and divides the body or organ into equal left
and right halves.
Sagittal plane Divides a structure into left and right portions that are NOT
equal.
Supine lying down, facing upward.
Oblique plane Slanted at an angle.
Superficial Toward the surface.
Proximal Near the point of attachment to the trunk.
Distal Far from the point of attachment at the trunk.
Medial Toward the midline.
Anatomy and Physiology Exam 1 review Mc Graw
Hill.
Anatomy Study of structures in the human body.
Physiology Study of how body parts function together.
Responsiveness The ability to detect and react to stimuli
Metabolism All chemical reactions taking place in the body, including both
anabolic and catabolic reactions.
Anabolism Formation of large, complex molecules from simple
molecules.
Catabolism
Section An actual cut or slice to expose the internal anatomy
Plane An imaginary flat surface passing through the body
What are the three planes? Coronal, transverse, and midsagittal.
Coronal plane A vertical plane that divides the body or organ into anterior
(front) and posterior (back).
Transverse plane Divides the body or organ into superior (top) and inferior
(bottom).
Midsagittal plane A vertical plane and divides the body or organ into equal left
and right halves.
Sagittal plane Divides a structure into left and right portions that are NOT
equal.
Supine lying down, facing upward.
Oblique plane Slanted at an angle.
Superficial Toward the surface.
Proximal Near the point of attachment to the trunk.
Distal Far from the point of attachment at the trunk.
Medial Toward the midline.
