Lab 1 Review Flashcards
Cranial/superior
Towards the head region
Caudal/Inferior
Towards the tail/feet region
Transverse
Cuts perpendicular to the long axis of the body
Frontal
Divides front (ventral) and back (dorsal)
Distal
far from point of origin
Ventral
front side (near belly)
Dorsal
nearest to the backbone
Proximal
near the point of origin
Distal
Far from point of origin
Epiglottis
flap that covers glottis to prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea
Glottis
Opening in the oral cavity that leads to the larynx and trachea
Nasopharynx
separate nasal from oral cavities
Thymus Gland
produces thymosin
Thyroid Gland
produces thyroxin and calcitonin
Stomach
produces chemicals to break down food
Duodenum
Receives enzymes from the gall bladder and pancreas.
Jejunum
absorbs nutrients and reabsorption of water
Ileum
continues absorbs nutrients and reabsorption of water
Cecum
contains anaerobic bacteria responsible for fermentation of cellulose
Ascending Colon
absorption of water and collection of waste materials