01 Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology Free Online FlashCards

What does anatomy describe?

Anatomy describes body structures and how they are arranged.

Describe the anatomical position.

Stand upright facing forward, arms at the sides with palms forward, and feet directed forward.

What does the sagittal plane divide?

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.

What is the order of the body's levels of organization?

The order is chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ-system, and organismal.

What does the dorsal cavity contain?

The dorsal cavity includes the cranial cavity, which contains the brain, and the vertebral cavity, which surrounds the spinal cord.

How do thin alveolar walls support lung function?

Thin alveolar walls allow gases to diffuse between air and blood.

What does physiology explain?

Physiology explains how body structures work.

What do superior and inferior mean?

Superior means toward the head; inferior means toward the feet.

What do anterior and posterior mean?

Anterior (ventral) means toward the front; posterior (dorsal) means toward the back.

What do medial and lateral mean?

Medial means toward the body's midline; lateral means away from it.

What do proximal and distal mean?

Proximal means nearer to a limb's attachment to the trunk; distal means farther from that attachment.

What do superficial and deep mean?

Superficial means nearer to the body surface; deep means farther from it.