Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sagittal plane?
A
Divides the body vertically
2
Q
What is the coronal plane?
A
Divides the body front/back
3
Q
What is the transverse plane?
A
Divides the body upper/lower
4
Q
Medial
A
Nearest to midline
5
Q
Lateral
A
Further away from midline
6
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to center
7
Q
Distal
A
Further from center
8
Q
Anterior
A
Front
9
Q
Posterior
A
Behind
10
Q
Superior
A
Above
11
Q
Inferior
A
Below
12
Q
What is gas exchange?
A
Loading of O into blood and removal of CO2
13
Q
What is cellular respiration?
A
Energy in glucose -> ATP
14
Q
What does the right atrium do?
A
Receives blood from vena cava
15
Q
What does the left atrium do?
A
Receives blood from the pulmonary veins