Terminology (Ep 1)

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

The study of the structure and relationships between body parts

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

The science of how the structures in your body come together and function

Question 3

Homeostasis

Answer 3

The ability to maintain stable, internal conditions despite external changes

Question 4

Anatomical Position

Answer 4

Standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms also facing forward

Question 5

The Sagittal (or Median) Plane

Answer 5

Divides a body or organ into left and right parts

Question 6

The Parasagittal Plane

Answer 6

Parallel to the Sagittal Plane but off to one side

Question 7

The Coronal (or Frontal) Plane

Answer 7

Divides a body or organ into front and back

Question 8

The Transverse (or Horizontal) Plane

Answer 8

Divides a body into top and bottom

Question 9

Axial

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Describes anything in line with the center of the body (e.g. head, neck, and torso)

Question 10

Appendicular

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Describes anything attached to the axial parts, appendages (e.g. arms and legs)

Question 11

Anterior (or Ventral)

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Describes anything in the front of the body

Question 12

Posterior (or Dorsal)

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Describes anything in the back of the body

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Superior (or Cranial)

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Toward the top of the body (towards the head)

Question 14

Inferior (or Caudal)

Answer 14

Toward the bottom of the body (away from the head)

Question 15

Medial

Answer 15

Structures toward the midline of the body

Question 16

Lateral

Answer 16

Structures away from the midline of the body