Human Anatomy and Physiology Ch 1
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Abdominal - ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs
Abdominal Cavity - ANSWER-Contains stomach, intestines, spleen, and liver, and other
organs
Abdominopelvic Cavity - ANSWER-seperated from thoracic cavity by the diaphram, a
dome shaped muscle important in breathing. Has abdominal and pelvic cavities
Abdominopelvic Quadrants - ANSWER-Divisions used primarily by medical personnel
Abdominopelvic Regions - ANSWER-Nine divisions used primarily by anatomists
Acromial - ANSWER-pertaining to the point of the shoulder
Acromial - ANSWER-pertaining to the point of the shoulder
all ____ depend on organ systems to meet their survival needs - ANSWER-cells
Anatomical Position - ANSWER-erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing
forward, head facing forward, internationally know
Antebrachial - ANSWER-pertaining to the forearm
Antecubital - ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow
Anterior/Ventral Body - ANSWER-
Appendicular - ANSWER-fundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and
their attachments to the axis.
Ausultation - ANSWER-Listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope
Axial - ANSWER-fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body,
includes the head, neck, and trunk.
Axillary - ANSWER-pertaining to the armpit
Brachial - ANSWER-pertaining to the arm
Buccal - ANSWER-pertaining to the cheek
, Calcaneal - ANSWER-pertaining to the heel of the foot
Cardiovascular system - ANSWER-Blood vessels transport blood, which carries
oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood. Made up of
blood vessels and heart
Carpal - ANSWER-Pertaining to the wrist
Cephalic - ANSWER-pertaining to the head
Cervical - ANSWER-pertaining to the neck region
Coxal - ANSWER-pertaining to the hip
Cranial Cavity - ANSWER-in the skull, encases the brain
Crural - ANSWER-pertaining to the leg
Deep (internal) - ANSWER-away from the body surface; more internal
Digestive system - ANSWER-Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the
blood for distribution to body cells. Indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces Made
up of oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum , and
anus
Digital - ANSWER-pertaining to the fingers or toes
Directional Terms - ANSWER-allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation
to another
Distal - ANSWER-farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a
limb to the body trunk
Do RBC's reproduce? - ANSWER-No, they do not have a nucleus.
Dorsal (posterior) - ANSWER-Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Dorsal Body Cavity - ANSWER-protects the fragile nervous system organs, has 2
subdivisions
Dorsum - ANSWER-pertaining to the back
Endocrine system - ANSWER-Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such
as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. Mad up of pineal,
pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands, thymus, pancreas, ovaries and testis
Comprehensive Exam Solved 100%
Abdominal - ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs
Abdominal Cavity - ANSWER-Contains stomach, intestines, spleen, and liver, and other
organs
Abdominopelvic Cavity - ANSWER-seperated from thoracic cavity by the diaphram, a
dome shaped muscle important in breathing. Has abdominal and pelvic cavities
Abdominopelvic Quadrants - ANSWER-Divisions used primarily by medical personnel
Abdominopelvic Regions - ANSWER-Nine divisions used primarily by anatomists
Acromial - ANSWER-pertaining to the point of the shoulder
Acromial - ANSWER-pertaining to the point of the shoulder
all ____ depend on organ systems to meet their survival needs - ANSWER-cells
Anatomical Position - ANSWER-erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing
forward, head facing forward, internationally know
Antebrachial - ANSWER-pertaining to the forearm
Antecubital - ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow
Anterior/Ventral Body - ANSWER-
Appendicular - ANSWER-fundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and
their attachments to the axis.
Ausultation - ANSWER-Listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope
Axial - ANSWER-fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body,
includes the head, neck, and trunk.
Axillary - ANSWER-pertaining to the armpit
Brachial - ANSWER-pertaining to the arm
Buccal - ANSWER-pertaining to the cheek
, Calcaneal - ANSWER-pertaining to the heel of the foot
Cardiovascular system - ANSWER-Blood vessels transport blood, which carries
oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood. Made up of
blood vessels and heart
Carpal - ANSWER-Pertaining to the wrist
Cephalic - ANSWER-pertaining to the head
Cervical - ANSWER-pertaining to the neck region
Coxal - ANSWER-pertaining to the hip
Cranial Cavity - ANSWER-in the skull, encases the brain
Crural - ANSWER-pertaining to the leg
Deep (internal) - ANSWER-away from the body surface; more internal
Digestive system - ANSWER-Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the
blood for distribution to body cells. Indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces Made
up of oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum , and
anus
Digital - ANSWER-pertaining to the fingers or toes
Directional Terms - ANSWER-allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation
to another
Distal - ANSWER-farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a
limb to the body trunk
Do RBC's reproduce? - ANSWER-No, they do not have a nucleus.
Dorsal (posterior) - ANSWER-Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Dorsal Body Cavity - ANSWER-protects the fragile nervous system organs, has 2
subdivisions
Dorsum - ANSWER-pertaining to the back
Endocrine system - ANSWER-Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such
as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. Mad up of pineal,
pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands, thymus, pancreas, ovaries and testis
