coronal/ frontal section - ANSDivides the body into back and front, or posterior and anterior
saggital section - ANSdivides body or body part into right and left
transverse section - ANSdivides the body into superior(top) and inferior (bottom) parts
catabolism - ANSchanges complex substances into simpler ones by releasing energy
-example: digestion
anabolism - ANScells use energy to make complex compounds from simpler ones
-example: muscle tissue growth
integumentary system - ANSskin, sweat, fingernails, hair
integumentary system functions - ANS-protects underlying tissues
-regulates body temp
-eliminates waste
-receives sensory stimuli like touch, pressure and pain
-prevents water loss
what is the function of fascia - ANSfascia compartments locally restrict the spread of infection or
tumors
skeletal system functions - ANS-provides support
-protects organs
-allows for leverage & movement
-hematopoiesis
-stores minerals
What is hematopoiesis? - ANSblood cell formation
diagnostic tests for skeletal system - ANS-cbc
-Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
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