| Term | Definition |
|---|
| anatomy | the branch of science that deals with the structure of body parts |
| physiology | branch of science concerning the functions of body parts |
| internal environment | conditions within the fluid surrounding its body cells |
| homeostasis | condition of a stable internal environment |
| homeostatic mechanisms | self-regulating control systems |
| receptors | provide information about specific conditions in the internal environment |
| set point | tells what a particular value should be |
| effectors | cause responses that alter conditions in the internal environment |
| negative feedback | a mechanism activated by an imbalance that corrects it |
| atoms | smallest particles of an element |
| molecules | particles composed of two or more joined atoms |
| macromolecules | larger molecules formed by two or more small molecules |
| cell | basic unit of structure and function |
| organelles | parts of the cell that perform specialized functions |
| tissue | layer or mass of cells that have a common function |
| organs | groups of different tissues that interact |
| organ systems | groups of organs that function closely together |
| organism | comprised of organ systems |
| axial portion | includes the head, neck, and trunk |
| appendicular portion | includes the upper and lower limbs |
| diaphragm | broad, thin muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the lower abdominopelvic cavity |
| mediastinum | region that separates the thoracic cavity into two compartments which contain the right and left lungs |
| orbital cavities | contain the eyes and associated skeletal muscles and nerves |
| middle ear cavities | contain the middle ear bones |
| parietal | refers to the membrane attached to the wall of a cavity |
| visceral | refers to the membrane that is deeper and covers an internal organ, such as a lung |
| superior | above another part or closer to the head |
| inferior | below another body part or toward the feet |
| anterior | toward the front |
| posterior | toward the back |
| medial | relates to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves |
| lateral | toward the side with respect to the imaginary midline |
| proximal | closer to a point of attachment than another part |
| distal | farther from a point of attachment than another body part |
| superficial | near the surface |
| deep | more internal |
| saggital | refers to a lengthwise cut that divides the body into right and left portions |
| transverse | horizontal |
| coronal | frontal |
| epigastric region | upper middle portion |
| hypochondriac regions | regions on either side of the epigastric region |
| umbilical region | middle portion |
| lumbar regions | regions on each side of the umbilical region |
| hypogastric region | lower middle portion |
| iliac regions | regions on each side of the hypogastric region |
| abdominal | region between the thorax and pelvis |
| acromial | point of the shoulder |
| antebrachial | forearm |
| antecubital | space in front of the elbow |
| axillary | armpit |
| brachial | arm |
| buccal | cheek |
| carpal | wrist |
| celiac | abdomen |
| cephalic | head |
| cervical | neck |
| costal | ribs |
| coxal | hip |
| crural | leg |
| cubital | elbow |
| digital | finger |
| dorsal | back |
| femoral | thigh |
| frontal | forehead |
| genital | reproductive organs |
| gluteal | buttocks |
| inguinal | groin |
| lumbar | loin |
| mammary | breast |
| mental | chin |
| nasal | nose |
| occipital | lower posterior region of the head |
| oral | mouth |
| orbital | eye cavity |
| otic | ear |
| palmar | palm of the hand |
| patellar | front of the knee |
| pectoral | chest |
| pedal | foot |
| pelvic | pelvis |
| perineal | region between the anus and the external reproductive organs |
| plantar | sole of the foot |
| popliteal | area behind the knee |
| sacral | posterior region between the hipbones |
| sternal | middle of the thorax, anteriorly |
| tarsal | instep of the foot |
| umbilical | navel |
| vertebral | spinal column |
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