Introduction To Body Structures Flashcards
Which cavity contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory system?
Pelvic Cavity
Which cavity contains the heart AND lungs?
Thoracic
Which cavity contains the HEART?
Pericardial Cavity
Which cavities contain the LUNGS?
Pleural Cavities
Where are the kidneys located?
Behind the abdominal cavity in the retroparitineal area
Which plane divides the body into EQUAL right and left halves?
Midsaggital Plane
____ means skull or head end of the body.
Cranial
____ means tail end of the body.
Caudal
If something is farthest from a point of attachment it’s referred to as:
Distal
If something is nearest to a point of attachment it’s referred to as:
Proximal
The nervous system is located in the:
Dorsal Cavity
___ means toward the side/away from the midline.
Lateral
____ means away from the side/toward the midline.
Medial
The ___ plane divides the body into right and left halves.
saggital
The study of all organisms (unicellular, multicellular, plants, humans, animals, etc) is referred to as:
Biology
Which plane divides the body in to front and back halves?
Coronal/Frontal Plane
What is the term for something being close to the surface of the body? For example, a scratch.
Superifical
Rearrange the following from most simple to most complex: organ systems, cells, tissues, human body, organs
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, human body
_____ refers to the building up of complex materials from simple ones, such as food or oxygen molecules.
Anabolism
____ refers to the breaking down of complex substances into simple ones.
Catabolism
____ refers to the functional activities of cells that result in growth, repair, energy release, use of food, and secretions. It consists of the building up and breaking down of materials.
Metabolism
What unit is used to measure weight in the metric system?
Grams
What unit is used to measure volume in the metric system?
Liters
What unit is used to measure length in the metric system?
Meters
The prefix milli- means ___.
How many milliliters are in a liter?
1/1000; 1000 milliliters
The prefix Centi- means:
How many centimeters are in a meter?
1/100; 100 centimeters
The prefix Kilo- means:
How many grams are in a Kilogram?
1000/1; 1000 grams
Name the 3 cavities located in the skull.
Oral/Buccal, Nasal, and Orbital
1 centimeter is equal to ___ inches.
0.4
1 inch is equal to ___ centimeters.
2.5
1 gram is equal to __ ounce.
1
1 Kilogram is equal to ___ pounds.
2.2
1 teaspoon is equal to __ milliliters.
5
1 tablespoon is equal to ___ milliliters.
15
1 ounce is equal to ___ milliliters.
30
A ___, or cross, section is a horizontal cut that divides the body into upper and lower halves.
Transverse
The dorsal cavity contains the ___ and ___ cavities.
Cranial; Spinal
What divides the ventral cavity into the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?
The diaphragm
The naval is located in what abdominopelvic region?
Umbilical region
The pubic area is also referred to as:
The hypogastric region
The inguinal region is sometimes referred to as the:
Illiac area/region
The ability of the body to regulate it’s internal environment within narrow limits is referred to as:
Homeostasis
The metric system is based on a power of:
10
The future could see advancements in diagnosis and treatment of illness due to _____ and ____.
Biotechnology; Nanotechnology
Pain in the back is often associated with which abdominopelvic region?
Lumbar Region
Heartburn is often associated with which abdominopelvic region?
Epigastric Region
Pain right below the ribs is often associated with which abdominopelvic region?
Hypochondriac Region
Stomach cramps are often associated with which abdominopelvic region?
Umbilical Region
_____ Anatomy is the study of the growth and development of an organism through it’s lifetime.
Developmental
____ Anatomy is the study of large and easily observable structures in the body.
Gross
_____ Anatomy is the study of the structure and function of organs or parts that comprise a certain organ system. It includes dermatology, endocrinology, and neurology.
Systemic
______ is the study of the integumentary system (skin, hair, nails).
Dermatology
_____ is the study of the endocrine/hormonal system.
Endocrinology
____ is the study of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
Neurology
____ Anatomy is the study of the similarities and differences between organisms.
Comparative
____ Anatomy is the study of the minute (small) details of organ parts. The parts this branch studies are always viewed using a microscope. It includes histology and cytology.
Microscopic
____ is the study of the structure, function, and development of cells that comprise the different body parts.
Cytology
_____ is the study of the tissues and organs that make up the entire body of an organism.
Histology
Movement is the ability of the whole organism, or a part of it, to move. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Muscle
Ingestion is the process by which an organism takes in food. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Digestive
Digestion is breakdown of complex food molecules into simpler food molecules. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Digestive
Transport is the movement of necessary substances to cells and cellular products/wastes away from cells. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Circulatory
Respiration is the burning or oxidation of food molecules in a cell to release energy, water, and carbon dioxide. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Respiratory
Synthesis is the combination of simple molecules into more complex molecules to help an organism build new tissue. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Digestive
Assimilation is the transformation of digested food molecules into living tissue for growth and self-repair. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Digestive
Growth is the enlargement of an organism due to synthesis and assimilation, resulting in an increase in the number and size of its cells. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Skeletal
Secretion is the formation and release of hormones from a cell/structure. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Endocrine
Excretion is the removal of metabolic waste products from an organism. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Urinary
Regulation/Sensitivity is the ability of an organism to respond to its environment so as to maintain a balance. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Nervous
Reproduction is the ability of an organism to produce offspring with similar characteristics. It is controlled by the ___ system.
Reproductive
