Midtern: Intro Exam Flashcards
Sagitttal
Divides right and left
Transverse
Divides to and bottom
Frontal
Divides front and back
Oblique
Divides diagonally
Lateral
Towards the side
Medial
Towards the middle
Anterior
Towards the front
Posterior
Towards the back
Superior
Towards the top, above
Dorsal
Towards the back
Ventral
Towards the front (abdominal)
Proximal
Close to the point of attachment
Distal
Away from the point of attachment
Deep
Towards the inside
Superficial
Towards the surface
Integumentary system
Skin
First line of defense
Protection
Sensation
Skeletal system
Bones
Support
Storage
Blood production
Muscular system
Muscles, tendons
Movement
Heat production
Nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, eye, ear Coordinate activities memory sensation control
Endocrine system
Glands
Growth
Development
Cardiovascular system
Heart, vessels
Exchange
Transport material
Lymphatic system
Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils
Second line of defense against disease
Respiratory system
Lungs, trachea, larynx
Gas exchange
Digestive system
Mouth, stomach, liver, intestines Breakdown food Absorb Nutrients Eliminate waste