Herlihy's The Human Body in Health and Illness Chapter 1 Introduction to the Human Body

Herlihy's The Human Body in Health and
Illness Chapter 1 Introduction to the
Human Body
Anatomy - correct answer-The branch of science that studies the structure of the body

Physiology - correct answer-The branch of science that describes how the body functions

Homeostasis - correct answer-The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment in
response to a changing environment

Anatomical Position - correct answer-Standing erect, face forward, arms at sides, toes and
palms directed forward

Superior - correct answer-Above

Inferior - correct answer-below

Anterior - correct answer-front of the body

Posterior - correct answer-back of body

Medial - correct answer-toward the midline

Lateral - correct answer-away from the midline

Proximal - correct answer-Closer to the point of attachment

Distal - correct answer-away from the point of attachment

Superficial - correct answer-surface

Deep - correct answer-away from the surface

Central - correct answer-located in the center of a thing or place

Peripheral - correct answer-marginal; outer

Sagittal plane - correct answer-divides the body lengthwise into right and left portions

Frontal plane - correct answer-divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

Transverse plane - correct answer-divides the body horizontally into upper and lower
portions