Anatomy 1

The study of the structure of the human body

The body system made of skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands.

The body system made of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and joints.

The body system made of muscles that allows movement and helps maintain posture and body functions.

The body system that controls and coordinates activities by sending signals throughout the body (Brain, spinal cord, and nerves).

The body system made of the heart, blood, and blood vessels that moves blood through the body.

A body system that helps fight infection and returns extra fluid to the bloodstream.

The body system that breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and removes waste.

The body system that removes liquid waste and helps balance water and chemicals in the body.

The body system that allows humans to produce offspring.

The body system made of glands that release hormones to control body processes.

The body system that helps you breathe and brings oxygen into the body while removing carbon dioxide.

The study of body structures that can be examined by the naked eye during dissection e.g bones.

All organs with related functions are studied together e.g digestive system

All organs present in one body cavity are studied together e.g thoracic cavity

The study of shapes and markings on the surface of the body that reveal underlying organs e.g the larynx

Ultrasound imaging Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) X- Ray

Standing upright hands by side palms facing forward toes forward mouth closed

vertical plane that divides the body right and left

vertical plane that divides the body into anterior(front/) and posterior(back)

horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

para=near so its a plane that lies offset from the midline

Horizontal plane that divides the body into superior(above) and inferior(below)

forms main axis of the body (head, neck and trunk)