part of the ventral cavity that lies inferior to the diaphragm

includes upper adominal cavity & lower pelvic cavity

position of the body

the body is standing erect with the face forward & the arms at the side (palms & toes face in a forward direction)

study of the structure of the body

Comes from Greek word meaning to disect

antecubital

AC area

front part of the elbow

anterior

or

ventral

toward the front

belly surface

armpit

referring to the arm

pertaining to the space between the cheek & the gum

basic unit of life

the structural & functional unit of a living organism

located in the central

neck region

consists of heart & blood vessels

pumps & transports blood throughout the body

Blood carries nutrients & oxygen to all body cells & carries the waste away from the cells to the organs of excretion.

part of the dorsal cavity that contains the brain

away from the surface

shoulder area

dome-shaped skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic & abdominal cavities

it is the cheif muscle of inspiration (inhalation)

consists of organs designed to eat food, break it down into substances that can be absorbed by the body, & eliminate the waste

referring to fingers & toes

farther away from the point of attachment

"distant"

body cavity that is located toward the back part of the body

divided into the cranial cavity & the spinal (vertabral) cavity

consists of numerous glands that secrete hormones & chemical substances which regulate body activities

such as: growth, reproduction, metabolism, & water balance

thigh region

fleshy area along the side between the ribs & hip bone

verticle plane that divides the body into front (anterior) & back (posterior) parts

the coronal plane

where you sit

the buttock area

ability of the body to maintain a constant internal environment

literally means staying the same

associated with various disorders

when homeostatic mechanisms do not function normally

results can be disease or dysfunction

mechanisms that help maintain homeostasis

such mechanisms include: teperature control, blood sugar control, water balance, BP regulation, & regulation of plasma sodium levels

below

closer to the feet

groin region

organ system that consists of the skin & the accessory organs such as hair & nails

forms a covering for the body which helps regulate body temperature & contains some of the structures necessary for sensation

away from the midline of the body

lower back area extending from the chest to the hips

consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph, & other lymphoid organs

important role in fluid balance & defense against pathogens & othe foreign materials

towards the midline of the body

space between the lungs that containsthe heart, trachea, thymus gland, esophagus, & large blood vessels

consists of 3 types of muscles

skeletal muscles

smoothe muscles

striated muscles

consists of brain, spinal cord, nerves, & sense organs

pertaining to the back (posterior) of the head

pertaining to the mouth

group of tissues that performs a specialized function, such as the lungs

groups of organs that make up a sytem

ex: reproduction system

kneecap area

the branch of science that describes the consequences of the improper functioning of the body parts

foot area

away from the center

study of the funtioning of the body

where the right & left lungs are, located to the left & right on either side of the mediastinum

area behind the knee

posterior

or

dorsal

toward the back

nearer the point of attachment

genital area

consists of organs & structures that enable humans to reproduce

consists of lungs & other structures that conduct air to & from lungs

oxygen-rich air moves into lungs

CO₂-rich air (waste) moves out of lungs

verticle plane that divides the organ or body into right & left parts

A mid"one" divides the body into right & left halves.

shoulder blade area

forms the basic framework of the body

consists primarily of bones, joints, & cartilage

protects & supports body organs

elongated cavity that contains the spinal cord

the vertebral cavity

breastbone area

above

closer to the head

upper part of the ventral cavity that superior to the diaphragm

it is filled largely by the lungs & heart

surrounded by the rib cage

groups of cells that perform a similar function

plane that divides the body into top (superior) & bottom (inferior) parts

navel or "belly button" area

consists of kidneys & other structures that help excrete waste products through the urine

helps control the amount & composition of water & other substances in the body

cavity that is located toward the front part of the body

divided by the diaphragm into the upper thoracic cavity & the lower abdominopelvic cavity

internal organs of the body