100+ Q&A on Anatomy Terms, Planes, Cavities, and Disorders | The Human Body in Health and Disease

This expertly organized Q&A guide includes over 100 definitions and explanations based on the foundational vocabulary and concepts from The Human Body in Health and Disease (2025 edition). Perfect for health science students, this resource focuses on medical terminology, body structure, planes and cavities, directional terms, and common diseases or disorders—all critical for anatomy, physiology, and healthcare-related exams. Key topics include: Medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes: e.g., aden/o = gland, cyt/o = cell, -ologist = specialist Directional terms & planes: anterior/posterior, superior/inferior, midsagittal, transverse, frontal Body cavities: dorsal, ventral, thoracic, pelvic, abdominal, retroperitoneal Anatomy vs. physiology, homeostasis, histology, and cytology Common disorders: congenital, functional, genetic, idiopathic, nosocomial Epidemiology terms: endemic, epidemic, pandemic, etiology, iatrogenic illness Abdominal regions and quadrants: LUQ, RLQ, hypogastric, epigastric, umbilical, iliac Includes numerous disease-related terms (hemophilia, phenylketonuria, adenoma, peritonitis) as well as anatomical structures (gland, organ, cell, tissue) This resource is highly suited for: Pre-nursing, medical assisting, and allied health students Learners in introductory anatomy & physiology courses Students preparing for HOSA, NHA, or CMA certification exams Anyone using The Human Body in Health and Disease as a course textbook or review text Its flashcard-style format enables fast recall, ideal for self-quizzing or test prep. Keywords: anatomy terms, medical roots, body planes, anatomical directions, body cavities, physiology definitions, histology, cytology, human body systems, abdominal quadrants, homeostasis, medical terminology, disease classification, congenital disorders, anatomical reference, exam prep, allied health, nursing school