Anatomy
the study of the structure of living things
Physiology
the study of the ways living things function
Homeostasis
the ability of the body or a cell to seek and maintain a condition of equilibrium or stability within its internal environment when dealing with external changes
Biofeedback
the technique of making unconscious or involuntary bodily processes (heartbeat, temperature regulation) change to maintain homeostasis
Body Planes
imaginary lines drawn through the body to separate the body into sections
Body Cavities
spaces within the body containing vital organs
Caudal
situated in or directed toward the hind part of the body
Cranial
of or relating to the skull or cranium
Distal
located away from the center of the body
Dorsal
located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body
Coronal
relating to the frontal plane
Lateral
located away from the midline of the body
Medial
located close to the mideline of the body
Metabolism
the chemical reactions involved in sustaining the life of an organism
Midsagital
divides the body into left and right sides
Proximal
located close to the center of the body
Thoracic
cavity located in the chest. Contains the esophagus, trachea, bronchi, lung, heart and large blood vessels
Transverse Plane
divides the body into a top half and a bottom half
Ventral Plane
located on the front or anterior
Pelvic Cavity
Contains the urinary bladder, the reproductive organs, and the last part of the intestines
Spinal Cavity
Contains the spinal cord
Dorsal Cavity
one long, continuous cavity located on the back of the body divided into the cranial cavity and spinal cavity
Ventral Cavities
located below the thoracic cavity on the front of body, it is separated into two cavities by the diaphragm
Anatomy
the study of the structure of living things
Physiology
the study of the ways living things function
Homeostasis
the ability of the body or a cell to seek and maintain a condition of equilibrium or stability within its internal environment when dealing with external changes
Biofeedback
the technique of making unconscious or involuntary bodily processes (heartbeat, temperature regulation) change to maintain homeostasis
Body Planes
imaginary lines drawn through the body to separate the body into sections
Body Cavities
spaces within the body containing vital organs
Caudal
situated in or directed toward the hind part of the body
Cranial
of or relating to the skull or cranium
Distal
located away from the center of the body
Dorsal
located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body
Coronal
relating to the frontal plane
Lateral
located away from the midline of the body
Medial
located close to the mideline of the body
Metabolism
the chemical reactions involved in sustaining the life of an organism
Midsagital
divides the body into left and right sides
Proximal
located close to the center of the body
Thoracic
cavity located in the chest. Contains the esophagus, trachea, bronchi, lung, heart and large blood vessels
Transverse Plane
divides the body into a top half and a bottom half
Ventral Plane
located on the front or anterior
Pelvic Cavity
Contains the urinary bladder, the reproductive organs, and the last part of the intestines
Spinal Cavity
Contains the spinal cord
Dorsal Cavity
one long, continuous cavity located on the back of the body divided into the cranial cavity and spinal cavity
Ventral Cavities
located below the thoracic cavity on the front of body, it is separated into two cavities by the diaphragm