human anatomy

Cranial Cavity

The cavity that houses the brain.

Spinal Cavity

The cavity that surrounds the spinal cord.

Thoracic Cavity

The cavity that contains the heart and lungs.

Digestive System

Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.

Nervous System

Sends/receives impulses; coordinates body functions.

What is the smallest structural and functional unit of life?

The cell.

Superior

Term that refers to a position above another.

Inferior

Term that refers to a position below another.

What divides the body into left and right?

Sagittal plane.

Transverse Plane

Divides the body into top and bottom.

Abdominal Cavity

Part of the abdominopelvic cavity that includes digestive organs.

What is physiology?

The study of the functions of the body and how body parts work.

Ipsilateral

Refers to the same side of the body.

Contralateral

Refers to the opposite side of the body.

What are the two systems that control homeostasis?

Nervous system and Endocrine system.

Anterior

Toward the front of the body; opposite of posterior.

Posterior

Toward the back of the body; opposite of anterior.

What is anatomy?

The study of body structures.

Deep

More internal within the body; opposite of superficial.

Superficial

Closer to the surface of the body; opposite of deep.

Axial Region

Includes the head, neck, and trunk.

Appendicular Region

Includes limbs and girdles.

Levels of Organization

Atom, Molecule, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ system, Organism.

Maintaining boundaries

A life function that keeps the internal environment separate from the external.

What is the hypogastric region?

Region below the umbilical region, part of the abdominopelvic regions.

What does the term 'medial' refer to?

Closer to the midline of the body.

What does the term 'lateral' refer to?

Closer to the sides of the body.