Introduction to Human Anatomy &
PhysiologyIntroduction to Human Anatomy &
PhysiologyIntroduction to Human Anatomy &
PhysiologyIntroduction to Human Anatomy &
PhysiologyIntroduction to Human Anatomy &
PhysiologyIntroduction to Human Anatomy &
PhysiologyIntroduction to Human Anatomy &
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Body Cavities - ANSWER Axial (head, neck, trunk) and Appendicular (upper and lower
limbs) cavities
Brachial - ANSWER The arm
Buccal - ANSWER cheek
Cardi - ANSWER (heart)
Cardiovascular System - ANSWER Includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, facilitating
the transport of gases, nutrients, and wastes.
Carpal - ANSWER The wrist
Celiac - ANSWER The abdomen
Cephalic - ANSWER head
Cervical - ANSWER neck
Circulation - ANSWER The movement of substances within the body in fluids
Coronal - ANSWER Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
Costal - ANSWER The ribs
Coxal - ANSWER hip
Cran- - ANSWER (helmet)
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Crural - ANSWER leg
Cubital - ANSWER elbow
Deep - ANSWER Internal or more internal than superficial parts.
Diaphragm - ANSWER Muscular structure that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic
cavities.
Digestion - ANSWER Chemically and mechanically breaks down food substances into
simpler forms for cell absorption and use
Digestive system - ANSWER Involves organs like the mouth, stomach, liver, and intestines
for food breakdown, absorption, and waste elimination.
Digital - ANSWER Finger
Distal - ANSWER Further from the point of attachment or trunk of the body.
Dors - ANSWER (back)
Dorsal - ANSWER back
Dorsal Cavity - ANSWER Includes the cranial cavity (housing the brain) and the spinal cavity
(containing the spinal cord).
Endocrine System - ANSWER Consists of glands secreting hormones, such as pituitary,
thyroid, and adrenal glands, pancreas, and reproductive organs.
Epigastric region - ANSWER Upper middle portion of the body.
Excretion - ANSWER The removal of wastes produced by body parts
Femoral - ANSWER The thigh
Foods - ANSWER Substances providing necessary chemical nutrients, energy sources, raw
materials, and regulators of vital chemical reactions
Frontal - ANSWER forehead
Genital - ANSWER The reproductive organs
Gluteal - ANSWER buttocks
Growth - ANSWER Increase in body size
Heat - ANSWER A product of metabolic reactions, influencing reaction rates
Homeo- - ANSWER (same)
Homeostasis - ANSWER Maintenance of a stable internal environment
Hypochondriac regions - ANSWER Located on each side of the epigastric region.
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