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The document provides definitions and explanations of various anatomical terms and concepts related to the human body, including cavities, planes, and systems. It covers key areas such as metabolism, physiology, and different branches of medicine like dermatology and neurology. Additionally, it lists references for further reading on body structures and functions.

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The document provides definitions and explanations of various anatomical terms and concepts related to the human body, including cavities, planes, and systems. It covers key areas such as metabolism, physiology, and different branches of medicine like dermatology and neurology. Additionally, it lists references for further reading on body structures and functions.

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Chapter 1 Key

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• Khadija Nadeem
• Yadhira Orozco
• Casandra Mercy
• Alyssa Colon
• Danny Zambrano
• Genesis Giraldo
Abdominal Cavity- Area of the body that contains
the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen,
small intestine, appendix, & part of the large
intestine.
Abdominopelvic Cavity- Area below the diaphragm,
with no separation between the abdomen and pelvis.
Anabolism- Building up of complex materials in
metabolism.
Anatomical Position- Body standing erect, face
forward, arms at side, & palms forward
Anatomy- The Study of the Structure of an
Organism.
Anterior- Front or Ventral (Front of body)
Biology- The study of all forms of life.
Buccal Cavity- Mouth cavity bounded by the inner
surface of the cheek.
Catabolism- The breaking down & changing of
complex materials with the release of energy; A
process in metabolism.
Cranial cavity: the
Cephalic: of, in, or space within the skull
relating to the head. that accommodates
the brain.

Cytology: the medical Deep: extending far


and scientific study of down from the top or
cells. surface.

Dermatology: the
branch of medicine
concerned with the
diagnosis and
treatment of skin
disorders.
Disease: a disorder of structure or function
in human, animal or plant.
Distal: situated away from the center of the
body or from the point of attachment .
Dorsal: the back portion of the body.
Dorsal cavity: lies close to the spine in the
posterior portion of the body.
Embryology: the branch of biology and
medicine concerned with the study of
embryos and their development.
Endocrinology- A branch of medicine and
biology that studies the endocrine system, its
diseases, and the hormones it produces.
Epigastric- Relating to the upper middle area
of the abdomen or the anterior walls of the
abdomen
External- of, relating to, or designating a
medicine that is applied to the outside.
Histology- the study of tissues under a
microscope to examine their structure.
Homeostasis- A living things automatic
process of maintain a stable internal
environment while adjusting to external
conditions.
Hypogastric- the lower middle
region of the abdomen.
Inferior- away from the head or
towards the bottom of the body
Internal- Inside or closer to the
center of an organ or cavity
Lateral- something that is to the
side of , or away from the middle of
the body.
Life functions- The tasks that
living organisms can perform.
Medial: Medial means toward the middle or center of the
body and is the opposite of lateral.

Metabolism: Metabolism is the process of chemical reactions


that occur in an organism's cells to produce energy and
materials for growth, reproduction, and health.
Metric system: A measurement system that scientists use
in biology to measure many things,

Midsagittal plane: A vertical plane that divides an


organism or organ into two equal halves, left and right.

Nasal Cavity: The space inside the nose. The nasal cavity
lies above the bone that forms the roof of the mouth and
curves down at the back to join the throat
Neurology: The branch of medicine that deals with the
diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.

Oral cavity: Refers to the mouth. It includes the lips, the


lining inside the cheeks and lips.

Orbital cavity: A skeletal cavity comprised of seven bones


situated within the skull.

Organ system: An organ system is a group of organs that


work together in the body to perform a complex function,

Organs: A collection of tissues that structurally form a


functional unit specialized to perform a particular function.
Cell - Basic unit of structure, function of all living things Cell

Coronal (frontal plane) -


Divides the body into
anterior and posterior segments

Tissues -
According to size, shape, and function,
muscle and nerve tissues
Tissue

Umbilical - Area located around the navel, Bellybutton

Thoracic cavity -
Left pleural cavity contains left
lung, Right pleural cavity contains right lung Coronal (frontal plane)

Superior - On or near the surface of the body,


kneecap

Transverse - Right angles to the longitudinal axis of


Thoracic cavity

the body

Umbilicus - Navel Umbilical

Ventral - Front or anterior; opposite of posterior or


dorsal
 Pelvic cavity : a function shaped inside the pelvic bones that contains organs like the
bladder, rectum, and internal reproductive organs.

 Physiology: studies of the function of each body part and how the functions of the
various body parts coordinate to forms a complete living organism.

 Planes: imaginary anatomical dividing lines that are useful in separating body structures.

 Posterior: the back of a structure , or a structure found toward the back of the body.

 Proximal : closer to the center of the body or to the point of the attachment to the body.

 Quadrants: a quarter of an anatomic structure that is divided by vertical and horizontal


lines that pass through its midpoint.

 Sagittal plane: a vertical plane in the body that runs from front to back and divides it
into left and right sections.

 Spinal cavity: a long , narrow , hollow camber inside the vertebral column that houses
the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system.

 Superficial: a position closer to the surface of the body


REFERENCES
 Body Structures and Functions book by
Ann Senisi Scott & Elizabeth Fong
 Tissue types: MedlinePlus Medical
Encyclopedia Image
 National Library of Medicine
(ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
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