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part of the serous membrane that is in contact with the internal organs |
visceral membrane |
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part of the serous membrane that lines the wall of the cavity |
parietal membrane |
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a cavity surrounded by the pelvic bones |
pelvic cavity |
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a cavity bounded by the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles |
abdominal cavity |
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a cavity bounded by the ribs and the diaphragm |
thoracic cavity |
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cross-section across the long axis at an angle other than a right angle |
oblique section |
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cross-section at a right angle to the long axis |
cross/transverse section |
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cross-section along its long axis |
longitudinal section |
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divides the body into anterior and posterior parts |
frontal/coronal plane |
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divides the body into posterior and inferior parts |
transverse plane |
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divides the body into left and right parts |
sagittal plane |
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pertaining to the tail |
caudal |
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posterior/back |
dorsal |
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anterior/front |
ventral |
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back |
posterior |
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front |
anterior |
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pertaining to the head |
cephalic |
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below |
inferior |
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above |
superior |
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human standing erect with the face directed forward, the arms hanging to the sides, and palms facing forward |
anatomical position |
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a mechanism that up-regulates and enhances the original stimulus |
positive feedback |
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a mechanism that turns off the original stimulus |
negative feedback |
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the ideal normal value |
set point |
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existance and maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment |
homeostasis |
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formation of new cells or new organisms |
reproduction |
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increase in size of all or part of the organism |
growth |
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organ systems make up an organism at this level |
organism level |
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organs make up an organ system at this level |
organ system level |
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different tissues combine to form organs at this level |
organ level |
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similar cells and surrounding materials make up tissues at this level |
tissue level |
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study of the processes and functions of the body |
physiology |
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cavities that surround the lungs |
pleural cavities |
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hold the abdominal organs in place and provide a passageway for blood vessels and nerves to organs |
mesenteries |
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study of structures of the body |
anatomy |
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all parts of an organism interact to perform specfic functions |
organization |
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study of the body by organ systems |
systemic anatomy |
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the chemical and physical changes taking place in an organism |
metabolism |
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person lying face up |
supine |
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secreted by serous membrane and protets organs against friction |
serous fluid |
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study of the body by areas |
regional anatomy |
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cavity that surrounds the heart |
pericardial cavity |
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organs located "behind" the parietal peritoneum |
retroperitoneal organs |
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atoms combine to form molecules at this level |
chemical level |
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the fluctuation around the set point |
normal range |
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person laying face down |
prone |
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changes an organism undergoes over time |
development |
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cavity that surrounds certain abdominal and pelvic organs |
peritoneal cavity |
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adjustments that maintain the organism's internal environment |
responsiveness |
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molecules from organelles (which make up cells) at this level |
cell level |
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uses superficial structures to locate deeper structures |
surface anatomy |