Anatomy Terms (systems and vocabulary)

The study of bodily functions...

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

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This system collects, processes, and responds to sensory information; control voluntary and involuntary (reflex) actions.

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Endocrine System

This system supports and protects internal organs and aids in movement.

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Endocrine System

This system produces and secretes hormones for the regulation of the body (growth, metabolism, and sexual development).

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Endocrine System

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True or false: one of the key structures in the cardiovascular system are blood vessels such as veins.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a key structure in the respiratory system?

• Bones

• Spinal cord

• Nose

• Intestines

Which of the following is a key organ of the immune system?

• Kidneys

• Sweat glands

• Lymph nodes

• Ovaries

This directional term means towards the upper part

• Superior

• Inferior

• Axial

• Appendicular

This directional term means away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Medial

• Lateral

Which of the following planes is transverse?

• •  A vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections

• A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (behind) sections

• • A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (above) and inferior (below) sections