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Anatomy:
the branch of science that studies the structure of the body
Physiology:
the branch of science that describes how the body works, or functions
Pathophysiology:
the branch of science that describes the conequences of the improper function of the body parts
The body's level of Organization:
CELLS
TISSUES
ORGANS
ORGAN SYSTEMS
Integumentary system:
Skin, Hair, Nails

Forms a covering for the body, helps regulate body temperature
Skeletal System
Bones, joints, and cartilage.

protects and supports body organs
Muscular System
Consists of 3 types of muscles.
SMOOTH
SKELETAL
CARDIAC
Nervous System
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs.
Endocrine System
Numerous glans that secrete hormones and chemical substances that regulate body activities such as growth, reproduction, metabolism and water balance.
Circulatory System
Heart and blood vessels.
Lymphatic System
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph and other lymphoid organs.

- play an important role in fluid balance and in the defense of the body against pathogens and otehr foreign material.
Respiratory System
Lungs

- Oxygen-rich air moves into the lungs and carbon dioxide-rich air (waste) moves out of the lungs.
Digestive System
Organs designe to eat food, break it down into substances that can be absorbed by the body, and eliminate the waste
Urinary System
Kidneys and other structures that help excrete waste products from the body through the urine. Helps control the amount & conposition of water and other substances in the body.
Reproductive System
Organs & structures that enable us to Reproduce.
Homeostasis
the body's ability to maintain a stabe internal environment in response to changing external environment.
*maintain a state of balance. When we NOT in a state of Homeostasis than we are in a state of disease.
Homeostatic Mechanisms
Mechanisms that help maintain homeostasis.
Temp control, blood sugar control, water balance, blood pressure regulation, and regultion of plasma sodium levels.
Anatomical Position
the body is standing erect, with the face forward, the arms at the sides,and the toes and palms of the hands forward.
Superior
the part is above another part or is closer to the head.

Opposite: Inferior
Inferior
the part is located below another part or is closer to the feet.

Opposite: Superior
Anterior / Ventral
toward the front surface (the belly surface)

Opposite: Posterior / Dorsal
Posterior / Dorsal
toward the back surface. (think dorsal fin on sharks back)

Opposite : Anterior / Ventral
Medial
toward the midline of the body

Opposite: Lateral
Lateral
away from the midline of the body.

Opposite: Medial
Proximal
means that the structure is nearer the point of attachment.

Opposite: Distal
Distal
Means that a part is farther away from the point of attachments than another part.

Opposite: Proximal
Superficial
Means that a part is located on or near the surface of the body.

Opposite: Deep
Deep
means that the body part is away from the surface of the body.

Opposite: Superficial
Central
means that the part is located in the center.

Opposite: Peripheral
Peripheral
means away from the center

Opposite: Central
Sagittal plane
divides the body langthwise into right and left portions.
Frontal Plane (Coronal)
divides the body into anterior (ventral) and posterior(dorsal) portions
* CORONAL for a crown
FRONT & BACK
Transverse Plane
divides the body horizontally, creating an upper (superior) and a lower (inferior) body.
CROSS SECTION
Abdoninal
anterior trunk just below the ribs.
Antecubital
area in front of the elbow
Axillary
Armpit
Brachial
Arm
Buccal
Cheek area, specifically between the gum and cheek
Cephalic
Head
Cervical
Neck region
Cranial
nearer to the head
Digital
Fingers, toes
Femoral
Thigh area
Flank
Fleshy area along each side between the lower ribs and the top of the hip bones
Inguinal
Area where the thigh meets the trunk of the body.
Oral
Mouth
Orbital
area around the eye
Patellar
front of the knee
Pedal
foot
Pubic
genital area
Sternal
Middle of the chest
(over the breastbone area)
Umbilical
Navel
Caudal
Nearer to the lower region of the spinal column
(near your tailbone)
Deltoid
rounded area of the shoulder closest to the upper arm
Gluteal
Buttocks
Lumbar
area of the back between the ribs and the hips
Occipital
back of the head
Popliteal
behind, or back of the knee area
Scapular
Shoulder blade area