Intro to the Human Body Flashcards
Define the term Anatomy
The study of the STRUCTURE of the body
Define the term physiology
The scientific study of the FUNCTIONS of the body
Six levels of organisation in the body ( basic - complex )
Chemical , Cellular, Tissue , Organ , System , Organismal
Eleven systems of the human body
Integumentary, skeletal, muscular , nervous , Endocrine , Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive , Urinary , Reproductive
The front of the person is anterior/posterior?
Anterior
Directional terms :
The eyes are ….. to the chin
Superior
Regarding the anatomical position ;
where do the following terms belong?
Superior , Medial , Lateral , Proximal , Distal , Inferior
Superior = Toward the head
Medial = Nearer to the middle
Lateral = Further from the midline
Proximal ( used on limbs only ) = Nearer towards the attachment of a limb to the trunk
Distal = ( used on limbs only ) = Further from the attachment of a limb to the trunk
Inferior = away from the head
Directional Terms:
The skin is …….. to the heart
Superficial
Directional terms :
The left toes are ……… to the left knee
Distal
Body planes :
Name the plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts
Transverse
Body planes:
Name the plane that divides the body equally into left and right sides
Midsagittal
Body planes:
Name the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts/ is also known as the coronal plane
Frontal
Body Cavities :
Name the six body cavities from top to bottom
Cranial , Vertebral , Thoracic , Diaphragm, Abdominal, Pelvic
List some of the organs found in the thoracic cavity
Heart , lungs , Oesophagus , Trachea , Thymus
Organs found in the abdominal cavity
Liver , Stomach , Intestines, Pancreas , Kidney , Spleen , Adrenal Glands
