Chapter 1 - The Human Body Flashcards
Into to the human body systems and functions
Abdominopelvic cavity
space between the diaphragm and pelvic region - stomach, gallbladder, liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, small and large intestines, ovaries & uterus
spleen
located in upper left part of abdominal cavity, beside the upper portion of the stomach - it acts primarily as a blood filter
gallbladder
the pear-shaped, hollow organlies beneath the liver; where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine
liver
large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly; has many functions, including making proteins and blood clotting factors, manufacturing triglycerides and cholesterol, glycogen synthesis, and bile production
pancreas
upper abdomen, approx. 6” long and is located behind the stomach; makes enzymes that aid in digestion & hormones (ie insulin)
anatomy
study of structure (or morphology) of the body and how the parts are organized
anterior
toward the front
cardiovascular system
aka circulatory - heart, arteries, veins, capillaries and blood
cardiovascular sys. Functions
pump & distribute blood which carries oxygen & nutrients & wastes to and from cells
caudal
towards the tail, only in embryonic state (so lowermost or below)
cephalad
pertaining to the head
coronal
plane - dividing body into front & back portions
cranial
pertaining to the head (the bony portion of the skull that holds the brain)
cranial cavity
is within the dorsal cavity - contains the brain
digestive system
alimentary canal (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, rectum & anus - as well associated glands: salivary, liver, gallbladder and pancreas)
digestive sys. Functions
convert food into simpler substances, that along with nutrients, can be absorbed and to eliminate indigestible wastes
distal
away from the point of attachment (wrist is to elbow)
dorsal
pertaining to the back - contains cranial cavity (brain) and spinal cavity (spinal cord) - aka nervous system organs
endocrine system
ductless glands; hypothalamus, pituitary, and pineal glands are your brain. The thyroid & parathyroid - neck. The thymus between lungs, the adrenals on top of kidneys, and the pancreas is behind your stomach.
endocrine sys. Functions
production of hormones that chemically regulate body functions
frontal
plane - dividing body into front & back portions
homeostasis
maintaining narrow limits of the bodies internal environments (ie: blood glucose and insulin levels)
horizontal
plane - dividing body into upper & lower portions
inferior
lowermost or below
integumentary system
2 layers - epidermis & dermis; includes skin, hair, nails, sweat & sebaceous glands
integumentary sys. Functions
insulation, protection from environmental hazards (UV rays), regulation of body temp. & water, receptor sites detect change in temp. or pressure
lateral
towards the side or away from midline
lymphatic system
aka immune - lymph nodes & vessels, thymus gland, and spleen, tonsils, and appendix
lymphatic sys. Functions
protects from disease (antibodies), fat absorption from intestines and carry to blood, drains tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluids
appendix
finger shaped, located in the lower right part of your abdomen (attached to large intestine)
medial
midline of the body
mediastinum
space between the lungs between sternum to vertebral column - heart, thymus gland, trachea, esophagus, lymph vessels, blood vessels & nerves
sternum
aka breastbone - long flat bone located in the center of the chest - connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury
lymph node
each of a number of small swellings in the lymphatic system where lymph (a colorless fluid) is filtered and lymphocytes are formed