Lab 1 Flashcards
Define anatomy
-the study of internal and external body structures and their relationship
Define physiology
-the normal functions
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
-transports nutrients around the body
What is the function of the respiratory system?
-taking in oxygen for the body and expelling carbon dioxide through the process of gas exchange
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
- picks up fluid leaked from the blood capillaries and returns it to the blood, filters blood and houses immune system
What is the function of the digestive system?
- breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and eliminates residue as feces
What is the function of the urinary system?
-removes liquid waste from the blood
What is the function of the nervous system?
-controls and integrates body activity both internal and external
What is the function of the integumentary system?
-barrier that protects body from outer sources
What is the function of the skeletal system?
-supports, protects, provides movement
What is the function of the muscular system?
-movement
What is the function of the endocrine system?
-production of hormones
Towards the front
-anterior/ventral
Towards the back
-posterior/dorsal
Towards the head (pelvic and up)
-superior
Towards the feet (pelvic and up)
-inferior
In the centre of
-medial
Towards the left/right
-lateral
Close to the surface
-superficial
Farther from the body surface
-deep
Near origin of the structure (arms and legs)
-proximal
Further from origin of structure (arms and legs)
-distal
Head
-cephalic
Neck
-cervical
Chest
-thoracic cavity
Stomach
-abdominal cavity
Hips
-pelvic cavity
Thigh
-femoral