Chapter 4: The Human Body Health Flashcards
Root
Abdomin/o-
Abdomen
Root
Anter/o
Front
Root
Brachi/o
Arm
Root
Cardi/o
Heart
Root
Caud/o
Tail
Root
Cephal/o
Head
Root
Cervic/o
Neck
Root
Chondr/i
Gristle, cartilage
Root
Cyan/o
Crani/o
Skull
Root
Cyt/o
Cell
Root
Dist/o
Distant
Root
Dors/o
Back
Root
Femor/o
Thigh, femur
Root
Gastr/o
Stomach
Root
Glute/o
Buttocks
Root
Hom/o
Home/o
Same
Root
Ili/o
Flanks, hip, groin
Root
Infer/o
Below
Root
Inguin/o
Groin
Root
Later/o
Side
Root
Lumb/o
Loin, lower back
Root
Medi/o
Middle
Root
Organ/o
Tool
Root
Pelv/o
Bowl, basin
Root
Physi/o
Nature
Root
Pleur/o
Rib, pleura
Root
Poster/o
Back
Root
Proxim/o
Near
Root
Super/o
Above
Root
Thorac/o
Chest, thorox
Root
Tom/o
To cut
Root
Umbilic/o
Navel, umbilicus
Root
Ventr/o
Belly
Cardiovascular system
Transports substances to and from body cells
- major arteries, veins, heart
Lymphatic system
Removes unwanted substance and recycles fluid to the bloodstream
- tonsils, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels
Respiratory system
Exchanges gases between external environment and blood
- nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Digestive system
Prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream and eliminates solid wastes
- mouth, larynx, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, colon, stomach. Pancreas, small intestine, salivary glands
Urinary system
Removes nitrogenous waste and excess water and salt from the bloodstream
- kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra
Female reproduction
Produces female gametes for fertilization and provides support for prenatal development
- mammary glands, fallopian tubes, uterus, ovary, vagina
Male reproduction
Produces male gametes for fertilization and a means to inseminate a female
- urethra, prostate, testis, penis, vas deferans (sperm duct)
Nervous system
Controls homeostasis by sensing changes in the environment, processing information and initiating body responses
- brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Endocrine system
Controls homeostasis by releasing hormones into the bloodstream
- pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, thymus, ovaries, testis
Musculoskeletal system
Muscles help the body move; bones and joints support and protect soft body parts, store minerals, and form blood cells
- bone, muscle, tendon. Joint
Integumentary system
Protects the body from fluid loss, injury, and infection
- skin, nails, hair
