HBS #1

sagittal plane

divides into left and right

oblique

intersects body at an angle

proximal

position in limb that is closer to the point of attachment or trunk.

distal

position in limb that is farther from the point of attachment or trunk.

abdomopelvic

relating to the abdominal and pelvic regions of the body.

parietal layer

the outer layer of a serous membrane that lines a cavity

visceral layer

covers the organs

between the parietal and visceral layers

is a cavity

epithelial

cell sheets that cover exterior surfaces of the body

ectoderm

epidermis, skin glands, some cranial bones, pituitary and adrenal medulla, the nervous system, mouth b/w the cheek and gums, anus

pituitary gland

a tiny, pea-sized organ at the base of the brain that makes essential hormones to control growth, metabolism, and other glands

adrenal medulla

the inner core of the adrenal gland that sits on top of the kidneys and releases stress hormones into the blood

endothelium

a thin, single-cell layer lining the inside of all blood vessels, heart chambers, and lymphatic vessels

synovial membranes

a specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of joint capsules, tendon sheaths, and bursae

gonads

primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (sex cells) and secrete sex hormones

totipotent

a cell with the ultimate ability to divide and develop into an entire, complete organism

thoracic cavity

the hollow space in your chest enclosed by your rib cage, spine, and breastbone that protects your vital organs for breathing and circulation

ventral cavity

a large fluid-filled space located on the front (anterior) side of the human body that houses and protects internal visceral organs

diaphragm

a large, dome-shaped muscle located just below the lungs that serves as the primary muscle used for breathing

pleural cavity

narrow, fluid-filled space located between the two layers of tissue that surround each lung in the chest

pericardial within the mediastinum

a fluid-filled potential space that surrounds the heart and sits inside the middle of your chest

sagittal plane

splits the body into left and right planes

transverse plane

divides the body into superior and inferior planes

coronal/front plane

cuts the body into anterior and posterior halves

orbital or ocular

eyes

buccal

cheeks

otic

ears

cervical

neck

mental

chin

thoracic

middle of torso/spine

axillary

armpit

abdominal

center of abdomen

brachial

upper arm

mammary

breasts

antecubital

elbow

coxal

hip bone

carpal

wrist

inguinal

groin

palmar

palms

digital or phalangeal

fingers/toes

patellar

kneecap

femoral

femur

crural

leg/thigh

tarsal

ankle/eyelids

pedal

the entire foot

cephalic

entire head

acromial

shoulder

dorsal

back

olecranal

posterior side of elbow

lumbar

lower back

sacral

sacrum (connects backbone to hips)

postbrachial

back of wrist

manual

hand

gluteal

glutes/buttcheeks

popliteal

back of knee joint

sural

calf

plantar

bottom surface of foot that touches the ground when you stand

calcaneal

argest bone in the human foot and forms the heel

lateral

side

medial

middle/center

anterior (ventral)

front

posterior (dorsal)

back

cranial

skull

caudal

toward lower part of body

endoderm

lining of airways and digestive system except the mouth and distal part of digestive system (rectum and anal canal)