Human Anatomy: Introduction Flashcards
Where does the word “anatomy” come from?
It comes from the Greek word anatome meaning “dissection” or “to cut apart”
What is “anatomical position”?
Refers to a person standing erect with the head, eyes, and palms forward. The feet are together with the toes pointing forward and the arms are hanging by the sides
What are the structural levels in the body?
The cells, tissues, organs, and systems
What is “connective tissue”?
The tissue that binds together and supports various structures of the body. Ligaments and tendons are examples
How are organs formed?
By combining two or more tissues to serve as a specialized physiologic center for the body. The stomach is an example
What is “epithelial tissue”?
A tissue that lines various body cavities
What is “digestion”?
The process of breaking down food into small enough units for absorption
What is “absorption”?
The uptake of nutrients across a tissue or membrane by the gastrointestinal tract
What is the “esophagus”?
The food pipe; the conduit from the mouth to the stomach
What are the systems in the body that fitness professionals should know?
cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine
Anterior (ventral)
Toward the front
Posterior (dorsal)
Toward the back
Superior
Toward the head
Inferior
Away from the head
Medial
Toward the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
Proximal
Toward the attached end of the limb, origin of the structure, or midline of the body
