Anatomical Terminolgy Flashcards
This term refers to the bodies ability to maintain a state of balance within the body by making continual adjustments
HOMEOSTASIS
Tissues consist of groups of similar _______ that have a common function
CELLS
An organ is a structure composed of two or more of these to perform a specific function?
TISSUES
A body system is a group of _________ that work together to accomplish a common purpose.
ORGANS
Front of the body
ANTERIOR
Which cavity is anterior (front torso) and below the diaghragm?
ABDOMINAL
In front of the elbow?
ANTEBRACHIAL
The common name for Axillary?
ARMPIT
The common name for Brachial?
ARM
The anatomical term for the head?
CRANIAL
The term cutaneous is referring to what?
SKIN
‘Digital’ is referring to which body parts?
FINGERS AND TOES
‘Dorsal’ is referring to which section of the body?
BACK
The mouth is known as the _______ cavity
ORAL
‘Femoral’ is referring to which region of the body?
UPPER LEG/THIGH
The anatomical term for the ‘Buttocks’ is?
GLUTEALS
‘Inguinal’ is referring to the?
GROIN
The back of the lower skull is known as the?
OCCIPITAL BONE/REGION
‘Pedal’ is referring to which body part?
FOOT
The lower portion of the torso housing the reproductive organs is known as the ________ cavity
PELVIC
The area behind the knee where you can put a ‘pop tart’ is known as the?
POPLITEAL
The ‘tarsals’ would be found in the?
Ankle/Foot
‘Temporal’ is referring to what part of the Cranium?
Side of the Cranium/Skull
The anatomical term for the ‘chest’ is?
THORACIC
