human body systems final review

Abdominal

relating to the abdomen, the part of the body between the chest and pelvis, housing vital organs such as the stomach and intestines.

antecubital

relating to the area in front of the elbow, often used in medical contexts for drawing blood from the veins.

axillary

relating to the armpit or the underarm area, important in medical examinations and procedures.

brachial

relating to the arm, specifically the upper arm area between the shoulder and elbow, often associated with the artery that supplies blood to this region.

buccal

relating to the cheek or the mouth cavity, often used in dental and medical contexts.

calcaneal

relating to the heel bone (calcaneus) of the foot, important in identifying foot fractures or conditions.

carpal

relating to the bones of the wrist, providing structure and flexibility to wrist movement.

cephalic

relating to the head, often used in anatomical terms to describe regions or positions in relation to the head.

cervical

relating to the neck region, often referring to the cervical spine or structures associated with the neck.

coxal

relating to the hip or hip joint, often used to describe the pelvic region in anatomy.

digital

relating to the fingers or toes, as well as indicating the use of digits in anatomical contexts.

femoral

pertaining to the thigh or femur, often used in reference to the arteries and nerves that supply the thigh region.

gluteal

relating to the muscles of the buttocks.

inguinal

related to the groin area, often used to describe regions, muscles, or lymph nodes near the junction of the pelvis and thigh.

lumbar

pertaining to the lower back, specifically the region of the lumbar vertebrae between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum.

nasal

related to the nose or nasal cavity.

occipital

relating to the back of the head, specifically the occipital bone which forms the rear and base of the skull.

olecranal

pertaining to the elbow region, specifically the bony prominence on the back of the elbow.

oral

pertaining to the mouth or oral cavity.

orbital

relating to the bony cavity that holds the eye.

patellar

pertaining to the kneecap or kneecap region.

pelvic

relating to the pelvis, the lower part of the torso that connects the trunk and legs.

popliteal

relating to the area behind the knee joint.

sacral

pertaining to the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine.

scapular

relating to the shoulder blade, which connects the upper arm to the trunk.

sternal

pertaining to the sternum, the breastbone located in the center of the chest. It serves as a connection point for the ribs and plays a crucial role in the protection of the heart and lungs.

tarsal

relating to the tarsal bones, which are a group of seven bones in the foot that form the ankle and contribute to its structure and function.

thoracic

relating to the thorax or chest area, which houses vital organs such as the heart and lungs and is protected by the rib cage.

umbilical

pertaining to the umbilicus or navel, the region of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached in the fetus, playing a critical role in prenatal development.

vertebral

relating to the vertebrae, the series of small bones that form the backbone and protect the spinal cord while providing structure and support to the body.

palmar

relating to the palm of the hand, which is crucial for gripping and manipulating objects.

connective tissue

a type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, including bone, adipose, and blood.

epithelial

a type of tissue that covers body surfaces and lines cavities and organs, playing a key role in protection, absorption, and secretion.

muscle

a type of tissue that is responsible for movement in the body, consisting of fibers that can contract and relax.

What are the hormones and body systems involved in glucose control

Insulin, glucagon, digestive, endocrine, circulatory

What organ systems involved in protection and support?

Muscular, skeletal, integumentary, lymphatic

What organ systems in which nutrient exchange occurs?

Respiratory, circulatory, renal/urinary

What are the endocrine glands?

Thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal, hypothalamus, overies, testes, pituitary

what are the exocrine glands?

sweat, sebaceous, lacrimal, salivary, mammary

what are the nutrients that pass through the glomerular membrane in the kidneys

water, amino acids, glucose, urea, ions such as sodium, potassium, and chlorine

what are the brain regions?

frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital, cerebellum

what are the ways that the body regulates temperature?

shivering, sweating, burning fat, constrict vessels, metab