A | B |
anatomy | study of the structure and shape of the body |
physiological study | testing effects of exercise on blood flow |
cell | smallest living unit |
tissue | group of cells that work together |
organ | group of tissues that work together |
lymphatic system | picks up leaked fluid and returns it to the blood |
nervous system | function deals with responsiveness |
negative feedback | initial stimulus is shut off or reduced |
opposite of superficial | deep |
same as anterior | ventral |
anterior landmark | antecubital region |
dorsal body landmark | scapular region |
umbilical region | region that contains the navel |
sagittal plane | divides body into right and left sides |
transverse plane | divides thoracic cavity from abdominopelvic cavity |
ribs located here | hypochondriac regions |
frontal plane | divides body into front and back portions |
lateral | means toward the side |
coxal | hip |
inguinal | groin |