PLTW human body systems semester final Exam Questions and Answers

PLTW human body systems semester final Exam
Questions and Answers
Anterior - -Situated toward the front of the body

-Deep - -Away from the body surface; more internal

-Directional Terms - -Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to
another

-Distal - -Situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point; located
away from the center of the body

-Dorsal - -Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human
body

-Identity - -The distinguishing character or personality of an individual

-Inferior - -Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another
similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

-Lateral - -Of or relating to the side; especially of a body part

-Medial - -Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part

-Posterior - -Situated at or toward the hind part of the body

-Proximal - -Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point

-Regional Terms - -Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface
of the body

-Superficial - -Of, relating to, or located near the surface

-Superior - -Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and
especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

-System - -A group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital
functions

-Ventral - -Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal

-Adipose tissue - -Connective tissue in which fat is stored and which has the cells
distended by droplets of fat