Body Orientation Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostatsis
A
Maintaining body equilibrium
2
Q
proximal
A
nearest the point of attachment
3
Q
posterior
A
back
4
Q
superficial
A
external
5
Q
ventral
A
front;anterior
6
Q
lateral
A
away from midline
7
Q
anatomy
A
study of the structure/s & shape of the body
8
Q
physiology
A
study of the function of the body and its parts
9
Q
sagittal plane
A
lengthwise plane parallel to the midline
10
Q
coronal plane
A
lengthwise plane running side to side
11
Q
transverse plane
A
crosswise plane diving the body into superior and inferior parts
12
Q
hemopoiesis
A
production of blood cells
13
Q
Name three processes that use passive transport
A
diffusion, osmosis & filtration
14
Q
Name two process that require active transport
A
phagocytosis and pinocytosis
15
Q
axillary
A
pertaining to armpit
