Introduction To Body Systems Flashcards
1
Q
How does a sagital plane divide the body?
A
Down the middle- Left and right
2
Q
How does a transverse plane divide the body?
A
Top half and lower half
3
Q
Superior refers to?
A
Nearer to the head
4
Q
Inferior refers to?
A
Further from head
5
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
Bodys ability to keep its environment constant. This is always changing but is kept within narrow limits
6
Q
What is the standards anatomical position?
A
Body erect, palms facing forward, feet together
7
Q
What is the study of anatomy?
A
Study of body structures
8
Q
What is the study of physiology?
A
Study of the functions of the body
9
Q
What is the study of pathology?
A
Disease
