Overview and Language of Anatomy Warm Up Flashcards
What portion of the head contains the occipital region?
Dorsal (posterior)
What cavity contains the stomach, liver, intestines, bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs?
Abdominopelvic Cavity
What is the common name for the gluteal region?
Buttock
Describe the orientation terms PROXIMAL and DISTAL
(Proximal) - towards the trunk on a limb
(Distal) - away from the trunk on a limb
What is the regional term for the anterior surface of the elbow?
Antecubital Region
What is the common name for the carpal region?
Wrist
What cavity contains the lungs and heart?
Thoracic Cavity
In humans, what is the difference between the directional terms ANTERIOR and VENTRAL?
Anterior and Ventral mean the same thing (trick question)
What organ system contains the skeletal muscles?
The muscular system
Which organ system cover the external system of the body and manufactures Vitamin D?
Integumentary System
What is the study of the FUNCTION of the body and body parts called?
Physiology
The ovary is part of which two organ systems?
Reproductive & Endocrine
