Ch. 1: The Human Organism

Front 1

part of the serous membrane that is in contact with the internal organs

Back 1

visceral membrane

Front 2

part of the serous membrane that lines the wall of the cavity

Back 2

parietal membrane

Front 3

a cavity surrounded by the pelvic bones

Back 3

pelvic cavity

Front 4

a cavity bounded by the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles

Back 4

abdominal cavity

Front 5

a cavity bounded by the ribs and the diaphragm

Back 5

thoracic cavity

Front 6

cross-section across the long axis at an angle other than a right angle

Back 6

oblique section

Front 7

cross-section at a right angle to the long axis

Back 7

cross/transverse section

Front 8

cross-section along its long axis

Back 8

longitudinal section

Front 9

divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Back 9

frontal/coronal plane

Front 10

divides the body into posterior and inferior parts

Back 10

transverse plane

Front 11

divides the body into left and right parts

Back 11

sagittal plane

Front 12

pertaining to the tail

Back 12

caudal

Front 13

posterior/back

Back 13

dorsal

Front 14

anterior/front

Back 14

ventral

Front 15

back

Back 15

posterior

Front 16

front

Back 16

anterior

Front 17

pertaining to the head

Back 17

cephalic

Front 18

below

Back 18

inferior

Front 19

above

Back 19

superior

Front 20

human standing erect with the face directed forward, the arms hanging to the sides, and palms facing forward

Back 20

anatomical position

Front 21

a mechanism that up-regulates and enhances the original stimulus

Back 21

positive feedback

Front 22

a mechanism that turns off the original stimulus

Back 22

negative feedback

Front 23

the ideal normal value

Back 23

set point

Front 24

existance and maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment

Back 24

homeostasis

Front 25

formation of new cells or new organisms

Back 25

reproduction

Front 26

increase in size of all or part of the organism

Back 26

growth

Front 27

organ systems make up an organism at this level

Back 27

organism level

Front 28

organs make up an organ system at this level

Back 28

organ system level

Front 29

different tissues combine to form organs at this level

Back 29

organ level

Front 30

similar cells and surrounding materials make up tissues at this level

Back 30

tissue level

Front 31

study of the processes and functions of the body

Back 31

physiology

Front 32

cavities that surround the lungs

Back 32

pleural cavities

Front 33

hold the abdominal organs in place and provide a passageway for blood vessels and nerves to organs

Back 33

mesenteries

Front 34

study of structures of the body

Back 34

anatomy

Front 35

all parts of an organism interact to perform specfic functions

Back 35

organization

Front 36

study of the body by organ systems

Back 36

systemic anatomy

Front 37

the chemical and physical changes taking place in an organism

Back 37

metabolism

Front 38

person lying face up

Back 38

supine

Front 39

secreted by serous membrane and protets organs against friction

Back 39

serous fluid

Front 40

study of the body by areas

Back 40

regional anatomy

Front 41

cavity that surrounds the heart

Back 41

pericardial cavity

Front 42

organs located "behind" the parietal peritoneum

Back 42

retroperitoneal organs

Front 43

atoms combine to form molecules at this level

Back 43

chemical level

Front 44

the fluctuation around the set point

Back 44

normal range

Front 45

person laying face down

Back 45

prone

Front 46

changes an organism undergoes over time

Back 46

development

Front 47

cavity that surrounds certain abdominal and pelvic organs

Back 47

peritoneal cavity

Front 48

adjustments that maintain the organism's internal environment

Back 48

responsiveness

Front 49

molecules from organelles (which make up cells) at this level

Back 49

cell level

Front 50

uses superficial structures to locate deeper structures

Back 50

surface anatomy