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pertaining to the abdomen

superior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity

abdominal region of the body

ventral cavity consisting of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

fat. connective tissue

used to describe positions and relationships of structures in the human body

directional term meaning near of the front or belly of the body

directional term meaning summit or tip

directional term meaning bottom or lower part

major component of the hematic system. water plasma, RBC,WBC, and platlets

a whole living individual

connective tissue,organ of musculoskeletal system. provides body support and muscle attachment

pertaining to the arm

arm region of the body

center for all thought, memory, judgement and emotion

involuntary muscle found in the heart.

branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the cardiovascular system

system that transports blood to all areas of the body. includes the heart and blood vessels

strong, flexible connective tissue found in several locations of the body

directional term meaning toward the feet/tail or below

basic unit of life. building block

outermost boundary of the cell

directional term meaning toward the head or above

head region of the body

pertaining to the neck or cervix

neck region of the body

supporting and protecting tissue in the body structures. adipose, blood, bone, fibrous, loose, cartilage

frontal plane

frontal section

pertaining to the skull

dorsal body cavity. contains the skull and brain

internal view of the body produced by a slice perpendicular to the long axis

pertaining to the legs

lower extremity region of the body

study of cells

watery internal environment of a call

directional term meaning away from the surface of the body

branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the integumentary system

major muscle of inspiration. separates thoracic from abdominal cavity

system that digest food and absorbs nutrients. includes mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gall bladder, anus. GI tract

directional term meaning located farthest from the point of attachment of the body

directional term meaning near or on the back or spinal cord side of the body

refers to the posterior region of the back of the body

system that consists of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than into a duct. includes thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas, testes, ovaries, and thymus

branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the endocrine system

pertaining to above the stomach. an anatomical division of the abdomen, the middle section of the upper row

pertaining to the skin

tissue found throughout the body as the skin, the outer coverings of organs, and the inner lining of tubular or hollow structures

epithelial tissue composed of close packed cells that form the covering for and lining of the body structures

system responsible for producing eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby. organs include ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and mammary glands

vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections

sectional view of the body produced by a cut along the frontal plane

branch of medicine specializing in the gastrointestinal system

pertaining to the buttocks

refers to the buttocks region of the body

branch of medicine specializing in the conditions of the female reproductive system.

system that consists of plasma and blood- RBC, WBC, platelets. responsible for transporting oxygen, protecting against pathogens and controlling bleeding

branch of medicine specializing in the conditions of the hematic system

the study of tissues

transverse plane

pertaining to below the stomach. anatomical division of the abdomen, the middle section of the bottom row

branch of medicine specializing in the conditions of the lymphatic and immune systems

directional term meaning towards the feet/tail or below

the skin and it's appendages. includes oil glands, sweat glands, hairs, nails. sense organs that allow us to respond to pain, pressure, touch and temperature. largest organ in the body

directional term meaning to the side

an anatomical division of the abdomen. the left side of the upper row.

anatomical division of the abdomen, the left side of the upper row

a clinical division of the abdomen. contains the left lobe of the liver, spleen, stomach, portion of the pancreas, portion of the small and large intestines.

a internal view of the body produced by a lengthwise slice along the axis of a structure

legs

system that helps the body fight infection. organs include spell, lymph nodes and, lymph vessels

system responsible for producing sperm for reproduction. organs include testes, vas deferens, prostate, urthera and penis

directional term meaning near the center of the body

saggital plane

central region of the chest cavity, includes the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea.

bundles of muscle tissue that forms a muscle

tissue that shortens it's length and thus provides movement.

pertaining to muscles

system that provides support for the body and provides movement. organs include muscles, tendons, joints, bones, cartilage

branch of medicine that specializes in conditions of the urinary system

structures in the nervous system that conduct electrical impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and organs of the body

system that coordinates all the conscious and subconscious activities of the body. organs include the brain, spinal cord and nerves

conducts electrical impulses to and from the brain and the rest of the body

pertaining to the nerves

branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the nervous system

name for an individual nerve cell

branch of medicine specializing in surgery on the nervous system

organelle that contains the DNA

branch of medicine that treats women during pregnancy, during birth and immediately after childbirth

branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the eye

pertaining to organs

groups of different types of tissues coming together to perform special functions

branch of medicine specializing the surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system

branch of medicine specializing in the treatment of diseases in the musculoskeletal system

branch of medicine that treats diseases of the ears nose and throat

outer pleural layer around the lungs. lines the inside of the chest cavity

outer layer of the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity

outer layer of the serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity

pertaining to the pelvis

the inferior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity

lowest anterior region of the trunk

cavity formed by the serous membrane sac surrounding the heart

pertaining to the peritoneum

membrane sac that lines the abdonimopelvic cavity and surrounds the organs

pertaining to the pluera

cavity formed by serous membrane sac surrounding the lungs

directional term meaning toward the back or spinal cord of the body

branch of medicine specializing in the lower gastrointestinal system

directional term meaning lying horizontal face down

directional term meaning located closest to the attachment point of the body

pertaining to the pubis, one of the pelvic bones

genital region of the body

branch of medicine specializing in the respiratory system

system that brings oxygen into the lungs and expels carbon dioxide. organs include lungs, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nose, bronchial tubes

an anatomical division of the abdomen. right upper row

anatomical division of the abdomen. the right lower row. also called the inguinal

clinical division of the abdomen. contains portions of the small and large intestine, right ovary and fallopian tube, appendix and right ureter

an anatomical division of the abdomen. the right middle row

clinical division of the abdomen. it contains the right lobe of the liver, the gallbladder, a portion of the pancreas and portions of the small and large intestine

vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections

a voluntary muscle that is attached to bones by a tendon

an involuntary muscle found in internal organs

pertaining to the body

the special sense organs perceive environmental stimuli. the eyes, ears nose and tongue.

pertaining to the spine

a dorsal body cavity within the spinal column that contains the spinal cord

the spinal cord provides a pathway for impulses traveling to and from the brain. it is a column of nerve fibers that extends from the medulla oblongata of the brain down to the level of the second lumbar vertebrae

directional term meaning toward the surface of the body

directional term meaning towards the head or above

directional term meaning lying horizontally and face up

pertaining to systems

several organs working in a compatible manner to perform a complex function or functions

the strong connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones

pertaining to the chest

ventral cavity in the chest. area that contains the lungs and heart

the chest region of the body

branch of medicine specializing in surgery on the respiratory system and thoracic cavity

found when cells of the same type are grouped to preform one activity.

horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections

sectional view of the body produced by a cut along the transverse plane

the torso region of the body

an anatomical division of the abdomen. middle section of the middle row

the arms

system that filters wastes from the blood and excretes the wastes products in the form of urine. organs include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra

branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the urinary system and male reproductive system

directional term meaning near or on the front or belly side of the body

pertaining to the vertebrae

the spinal column region of the body

pertaining to the visceral or internal organs

the inner pleural layer, it adheres to the surface of the lungs

the inner layer of the serous membrane encasing the abdominopelvic viscera

the inner layer of the serous membrane sac encasing the thoracic viscera