AP 150 Lab 1: Anatomy Intro and Organ Systems

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering anatomical terminology, organ systems, directional terms, body cavities, and anatomical planes from AP 150 Lab 1.

Digestive System

The organ system responsible for digesting nutrients and creating waste to excrete.

Pancreas

An organ that belongs to both the endocrine and digestive organ systems.

Mediastinum

The entire space between the lungs where the esophagus and heart are located.

Brachial

Anatomical term used to describe the upper arm (region #14).

Abdominal

Anatomical term used to describe the abdomen (region #16).

Lumbar

Anatomical term used to describe the lower back (region #35).

Orbital

Anatomical term used to describe the eye sockets (region #3).

Axillary

Anatomical term used to describe the armpit (region #12).

Thoracic

Anatomical term referring to the entire chest.

Cephalic

Anatomical term referring to the entire head.

Radial

Anatomical term referring to the lateral side of the forearm.

Femoral

Anatomical term referring to the thigh (region #9).

Tibial

Anatomical term referring to the medial side of the lower leg.

Skeletal System

An organ system whose functions include providing protection and frameworks for the body.

Mandible

The lower jawbone labeled A on the skeleton model.

Humerus

The upper arm bone labeled B on the skeleton model.

Carpals

The general term given to the wrist bones labeled E.

Sternum

The central chest bone labeled F on the skeleton model.

Femur

The thigh bone labeled G on the skeleton model.

Tibia

The shin bone labeled H on the skeleton model.

Scapula

The shoulder blade bone located on the back side of the skeleton model.

Cardiovascular System

An organ system whose function is to move blood through vessels.

Pericardial Cavity

The specific cavity in which the heart is located.

Aorta

The major artery located in both the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Vena Cava

The major vein located in both the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Spleen

An organ that belongs to the lymphatic system.

Urinary System

An organ system that functions to filter blood and remove waste.

Urinary Bladder

An organ of the urinary system located in the pelvic cavity.

Right Adrenal Gland

An organ labeled D that belongs to the endocrine system.

Reproductive System

An organ system responsible for producing sex cells, hormones, and offspring, which is not required to keep an individual alive.

Testes

Organs of the male reproductive system that produce male sex cells (sperm).

Ovary

An organ of the female reproductive system that produces eggs.

Uterus

An organ located in the pelvic cavity that functions for offspring and as the site of fertilization.

Testosterone

A hormone produced by the male reproductive system.

Estrogen and Progesterone

Two hormones produced by the female reproductive system.

Coronal Section

The anatomical plane or section along which the heart model comes apart.

Midsagittal Section

The anatomical plane or section along which the brain model and larynx/trachea model come apart into halves.

Transverse Section

The horizontal anatomical section along which model section D of the trachea/larynx comes apart.