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Superior
Above; closer to the head
Inferior
Below; closer to the feet
Anterior
Closer to the front
Posterior
Closer to the back
Medial
Closer to the middle
Lateral
Closer to the sides
Proximal
Closer to the place of attachment; closer to the belly button
Distal
Further from the place of attachment; "distant"
Deep
Internal; further inside
Superficial
External; closer to the skin
Peripheral
Leading away from the organ
Local/Central
The organ itself/close to the organ
Liver
Abdominal Cavity
Lungs
Thoracic Cavity
Spleen
Abdominal Cavity
Stomach
Abdominal Cavity
Brain
Cranial Cavity
Trachea
Thoracic Cavity
Gallbladder
Abdominal Cavity
Urinary Bladder
Pelvic Cavity
Small Intestine
Abdominal Cavity
Spinal Cord
Spinal Cavity
Thymus Gland
Thoracic Cavity
Internal Reproductive Organs
Pelvic Cavity
Heart
Thoracic Cavity
Mediastinum (Cavity & Description)
Thoracic Cavity;
Region between the lungs that separates the thoracic cavity into two compartments
Visceral Pleura
Membrane on the surface of the lung
Visceral Pericardium
Membrane on the surface of the heart
Parietal Peritoneum
Membrane that lines the wall of the abdominopelvic cavity
Visceral Peritoneum
Membrane on the surface of the stomach (in the abdominal cavity)
Diaphragm
Thin muscular structure that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
Function of the circulatory system
Transports gases between lungs and body cells
Function of the digestive system
Converts food molecules into forms that are absorbed
Function of the endocrine system
Secretes hormones
Function of the integumentary system
Provides outer covering
Function of the lymphatic system
Transports excess fluid from tissues to blood
Function of the muscular system
Produces most body heat;
Maintains posture
Function of the nervous system
Stimulates muscles to contract;
Interprets information from sensory units
Function of the respiratory system
Exchanges gases between air and blood
Function of the reproductive system
To produce more organisms
Function of the skeletal system
Produces blood cells;
Maintains posture
Function of the urinary system
Transports liquid wastes to outside;
Removes liquids and wastes from the body
Adrenal Glands
Endocrine System
Arteries
Circulatory system
Brain
Nervous System
Gallbladder
Digestive System
Heart
Circulatory System
Kidneys
Urinary System
Larynx
Respiratory System
Ligaments
Skeletal System
Liver
Digestive System
Lungs
Respiratory System
Ovaries
Female Reproductive System
Pancreas
Digestive & Endocrine System
Parathyroid Glands
Endocrine System
Prostate Gland
Male Reproductive System
Salivary Glands
Digestive System
Skin
Integumentary System
Spleen
Lymphatic System
Spinal Cord
Nervous System
Testes
Male Reproductive System
Thymus
Lymphatic System
Trachea
Respiratory System
Uterus
Female Reproductive System
Ureters
Urinary System
Urethra
Urinary System
Vagina
Female Reproductive System
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Anatomy & Physiology: Basics, First Week Quiz
Description
Memorizing anatomy & physiology terms with more common names (regions in the body)
Updated
9/11/2013, 1:12:17 AM
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