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Axial
Axial may refer: Relating to head, neck and trunk.
TERM 2
Appendicular
DEFINITION 2
Relating to the limbs and their attachments to the axis.
TERM 3
Anterior
DEFINITION 3
Front side.
TERM 4
Posterior
DEFINITION 4
Back side.
TERM 5
Superior
DEFINITION 5
Above.
Inferior
Below
TERM 7
Medial
DEFINITION 7
Toward the mid line of the body.
TERM 8
Lateral
DEFINITION 8
Away from the mid line of the body.
TERM 9
Cranial
DEFINITION 9
Toward the head.
TERM 10
Caudel
DEFINITION 10
Towards the tail.
Deep
Away from the body surface.
TERM 17
Anterior Cephalic
DEFINITION 17
Head region.
TERM 18
Frontal
DEFINITION 18
Forehead region.
TERM 19
Orbital
DEFINITION 19
Bony eye socket or orbit.
TERM 20
Nasal
DEFINITION 20
Nose region.
Buccal
Cheek region.
TERM 22
Oral
DEFINITION 22
Mouth region.
TERM 23
Mental
DEFINITION 23
Chin region.
TERM 24
Anterior Cervical
DEFINITION 24
Neck region.
TERM 25
Abdominal
DEFINITION 25
Anterior body trunk region.
Pubic
Pelvis region.
TERM 32
Inguinal
DEFINITION 32
Groin region.
TERM 33
Pubic
DEFINITION 33
Genital region.
TERM 34
Acromial
DEFINITION 34
Shoulder region.
TERM 35
Anterior Brachial
DEFINITION 35
Arm region.
Antecubital
Anterior surface of the elbow.
TERM 37
Antebrachial
DEFINITION 37
Forearm region.
TERM 38
Carpal
DEFINITION 38
Wrist region.
TERM 39
Manus
DEFINITION 39
Hand region.
TERM 40
Pollex
DEFINITION 40
Thumb region.
Anterior Fibular
Side of the leg region.
TERM 47
Pedal
DEFINITION 47
Foot region.
TERM 48
Tarsal
DEFINITION 48
Ankle region.
TERM 49
Digital
DEFINITION 49
Toes region.
TERM 50
Hallux
DEFINITION 50
The great toe or big toe.
Posterior Cephalic
Head region.
TERM 52
Otic
DEFINITION 52
Ear region.
TERM 53
Occipital
DEFINITION 53
Base of the skull region.
TERM 54
Posterior Cervical
DEFINITION 54
Neck region.
TERM 55
Dorsum
DEFINITION 55
Back region.
Perineal
Between the anus and the external genitalia.
TERM 62
Posterior Acromial
DEFINITION 62
Point of the shoulder region.
TERM 63
Posterior Brachial
DEFINITION 63
Arm region.
TERM 64
Olecranal
DEFINITION 64
Posterior aspect of the elbow.
TERM 65
Posterior Antebrachial
DEFINITION 65
Forearm region.
Popliteal
Back of the knee region.
TERM 67
Sural
DEFINITION 67
Calf or posterior surface of the leg.
TERM 68
Posterior Fibular
DEFINITION 68
The side of the leg region.
TERM 69
Calcaneal
DEFINITION 69
Heel of the foot region.
TERM 70
Plantar
DEFINITION 70
Sole of the foot region.
Cardiovascular System
The circulatory system also called the cardiovascular system,
is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and
transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and
blood cells to and from cells in the body to nourish it and
help to fight diseases, stabilize body temperature and pH,
and to maintain homeostasis.Blood vessels, and heart
TERM 77
Lymphatic System
DEFINITION 77
The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system,
comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear
fluid called lymph) directionally towards the heart. Red Bone
Marrow, Thymus, Lymphatic Vessels, thoracic duct, spleen,
lymph nodes.
TERM 78
Respiratory System
DEFINITION 78
The respiratory system is a biological system consisting of
specific organs and structures used for the process of
respiration in an organism. Keeps the blood constantly
supplied with Oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.Nasal
cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, lungs.
TERM 79
Digestive System
DEFINITION 79
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood
for distribution to body cells. Indigestible eliminated.oral
cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small and large intestine,
rectum, anus.
TERM 80
Urinary System
DEFINITION 80
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes form the body and regulates
water, electrolytes and acid base balance of the
blood.Kidney, Ureter, Urinary Bladder, Urethra.
Male Reproduction System
Production of offspring, testes produce sperm and male sex
hormone, and male ducts and glands aid in delievery of
sperm to the female reproduction tract.Prostate gland, penis,
testis, scrotum, ductus deferens.
TERM 82
Female Reproduction System
DEFINITION 82
Production of offspring, ovaries produce eggs and female sex
hormones, remaining female structures serve as sites for
fertilization and development of the fetus, mammary glands
produce milk to nourish the newborn.Mammary glands,
ovary, uterus, vagina, uterine tube
TERM 83
Sagittal Plane
DEFINITION 83
A sagittal plane is a vertical plane which passes from anterior
to posterior, dividing the body into right and left halves.
TERM 84
Midsagittal Plane
DEFINITION 84
A sagittal plane is a vertical plane which passes from anterior
to posterior, dividing the body into right and left halves
straight down the mid line of the body.
TERM 85
Frontal Plane
DEFINITION 85
A coronal plane is any vertical plane that divides the body
into ventral and dorsal (belly and back) sections.
Metabolism
All the chemical reactions that occur in the body.
TERM 92
Anabolism
DEFINITION 92
Building larger, more complex compounds.Requiring net
input of ATP.
TERM 93
Catabolism
DEFINITION 93
Breaking down compounds into simple substances.
TERM 94
Dehydration Synthesis
DEFINITION 94
Builds.
TERM 95
Hydrolysis
DEFINITION 95
breaks down.
Nutrients for
For energy and cell building.
TERM 97
Oxygen for
DEFINITION 97
metabolic reactions.
TERM 98
Water for
DEFINITION 98
necessary environment.
TERM 99
Homeostasis
DEFINITION 99
Ability to maintain a relatively stable internal enviroment in
an ever changing outside world.
TERM 100
Negative Feedback
DEFINITION 100
output shuts off or reverses the original stimulus. If the
something is low or high, it tries to bring it back to its normal
level.
