H Anatomy Terms Flashcards
Axial
Main parts of the body (Head, Trunk, and Neck)
Appendicular
Arms and legs
Stimulus
Response to change
Metabolism
Chemical reaction in the body
Homeostasis Components
Receptor, Control Center, and Effector
Homeostasis Imbalance
Aging/body becomes less efficient
Diaphragm
Assist in breathing and separates two ventral cavities (upper and lower)
Pleural
Lungs
Pericardial
Heart
Sagittal
Vertical that divides body into LEFT and RIGHT
Frontal
Divides anterior (FRONT) and posterior (BACK)
Transverse
Divides body superior (upper) and inferior (lower) (horizontal). Many transverse planes
Superior
Above head
Inferior
Below head
Anterior
Front
Posterior
Back
Medial
Toward midline
Lateral
Away from midline
Intermediate
Between medial and lateral structure
Proximal
Closer to a limb attached to body
Superficial
Toward the body surface or skin
Distal
Farther to a limb attached to body
Deep
Internal
Abdominal
Stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and gallbladder