Intro To Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards
The skeletal system consists of___
Bones, ligaments, and cartilages
The anatomical position can be described as ____
Standing upright, arms at side, palms facing forward
A structure located above another (closer to the top of the head) is _______to it.
Superior
A cut that divides the body into right and left portions, but not equal parts, is called a(n)___________section. For example, the section would cut the right arm off the body.
Parasagittal
The term that refers to the back is ______
Dorsal
What four structures are located in the axial portion of the body?
Head, thoracic region, abdominal region, and neck
The system that consists if hair, nails, skin, and sweat glands is the _______ system.
Integumentary
Histology is the study of _____.
Tissues
The region, or cavity, between the thorax and pelvis, is the _______region.
Abdominal
The axiallary region is the ______
Armpit
The brachial region is the _______.
Arm (above the elbow)
The carpal region is the _____.
Wrist
The Sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into ______ and ______ portions.
Left and right
The term that refers to the neck is _____
Cervical
What is the term that refers to thigh called?
Femoral