quiz 1 Flashcards
(33 cards)
superior
toward the head end of upper part of the body
inferior
away from the head end and toward the lower part of the body
anterior
toward the front or belly side
posterior
toward the back
medial
toward the midline, which is an imaginary line that extend vertically down the middle
lateral
away from the midline
superficial
toward the surface of the body
deep
away from the surface of the body
proximal
toward a structure origin or point of attachment to the truck
distal
away from a structure origin or point of attachment to the trunk
nervous system
monitor changes in the environment interpret the changes and initiate responses
cardiovascular system
transport of blood throughout all areas of the body
respiratory
nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
digestive system
simplify food particles into their basic components to enable their absorption into the bloodstream
urinary system
form urine in order to maintain water balance, salt balance, PH, and nitrogenous waste levels in the blood
reproductive system
produce gametes for fertilization in order to create new indivdiuals
facial
pertaining to the face
cranial
pertaining to the cranium
cervical
pertaining to the neck
thoracic
pertaining to the chest (thorax )
umbilical
pertaining to the navel
pubic
pertaining to the genital region
inguinal
pertaining to the groin
lumbar
pertaining to the lower back
