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WorksheetsHealth Science 1 unit 1.01
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Anatomical position
On the front of the body
Supine with palms down
Body facing forward, standing erect, feet parallel, holding arms at side with palms up
Facing backwards, standing erect, feet spread, palms to side of body
Anterior
On the front of the body
Above another part of the body
On the back of the body
Toward the feet
Ventral
On the back of the body
Away from the middle
Toward the middle
On the front of the body
Cranial
The cavity that houses the spine
Refers to the head
Bottom or tail
The upper neck
Superior
Towards the back or bottom
Refers to the upper section. Above lower parts
Below higher parts
Beneath the surface
Medial
Refers to the middle. towards the middle
Below higher parts
Moving away from the middle
On the surface
Proximal
Farthest from the body
Moving away from the middle
Refers to nearest to the point of reference. Closest to the point where the limb originates.
Above the middle
Superficial
Deep below the surface
Splits the body in to front and bak
Splits the body in to top and bottom
On or near the surface
Posterior
On the back of the body
On the front of the body
Towards the feet
Refers to the tail or tailbone
Dorsal
On the front of the body
On the back of the body
Towards the middle
Away from the middle
Caudal
Cranial
Cervical
Towards the middle
Refers to the tail or tailbone
Inferior
refers to the upper section. Above a lower part
Towards the middle
Away from the middle
Refers to the lower section. Below a higher part
Lateral
Refers to the side. Away from the middle
The middle. Towards the middle
Above a lower part
Below a higher part
Distal
Refers to the closest point of reference. Towards the body on a limb
Towards the middle
Away from the middle
Refers to the farthest from the point of reference. Farther away from the body on a limb
Deep
On the side
On the inside
On the surface
In the middle
Sagittal plane
Divides the body in to top and bottom
Divides the body in the middle (right & left sides). Also called Mid Sagittal.
Divides the body in to front and back
Towards the middle
Frontal plane
Divides the body into superior and inferior (top & bottom)
Divides the body in the middle (right & left sides)
Divides the body into anterior and posterior (front & back)
Towards the middle
Transverse plane
Divides the body into superior and inferior (top & bottom)
Divides the body into anterior and posterior (front & back)
Divides the body in the middle (right & left sides)
Towards the middle
Abdominal cavity
Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum
Contains the brain
Spinal cavity
Contains the spinal cord
Contains stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen, large & small intestines, and appendix
Cranial cavity
Contains stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen, large & small intestines, and appendix
Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum
Contains the brain
Contains the brain and spinal cord
Dorsal cavity
Contains the brain and spinal cord
Contains the brain only
Abdominal cavity
Contains stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen, large & small intestines, and appendix
Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum
Pelvic cavity
Contains the brain and spinal cord
Contains the brain
Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum
Contains stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen, large & small intestines, and appendix
Spinal cavity
Contains the brain and spinal cord
Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum
Contains the spinal cord
Contains the heart, lungs, bronchi, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland
Thoracic cavity
Contains the heart, lungs, bronchi, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland
Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum
Contains the brain and spinal cord
Contains the spinal cord
Abdominal quadrants
Inguinal, umbilical, hypogastric, lumbar
Lateral, medial, deep superficial
RUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ
up, down, left, right
Epigastric region
At the belly button (umbilicus
Left of the umbilicus
Just below the sternum
On the back
Umbilical region
Around the umbilicus
Below the sternum
Beside the umbilicus (left or right)
On the nose
Hypo gastric region
Area below the ribs
Below the stomach; pubic area
To the right & left of the pubic area
On each side of umbilicus
Inguinal region
To the right & left of the pubic area
Area below the ribs
On each side of umbilicus
Towards the middle
Lumbar region
Area below the ribs
Below the stomach
On each side of umbilicus
On the nose
Hypochondriac region
On each side of umbilicus
To the right & left of the pubic area
Area below the ribs
On the nose
Nervous System organs
heart, blood, & blood vessels
Transportation system of the body
lungs, trachea, larynx, pharynx, diaphragm
brain, spinal cord, & nerves
Nervous System function
Transportation system of the body. Circulation od blood.
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood, air, and tissue
controls and coordinates the body's responses to internal and external stimuli
Killing time
Cardiovascular System organs
heart, blood, & blood vessels
Feet
brain, spinal cord, & nerves
Arms
Cardiovascular System function
Killing time
Transportation system of the body. Circulation of blood.
Sensing tastes
controls and coordinates the body's responses to internal and external stimuli
respiratory system organs
Arms
lungs, trachea, larynx, pharynx, diaphragm
Feet
Head
respiratory system function
Transportation system of the body
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood, air, and tissue
Killing time
controls and coordinates the body's responses to internal and external stimuli
skeletal system organs
Brain and nerves
born - 300 bones, adult - 206 bones
Tongue
Head
skeletal system functions
support, structure, movement
Taste and sense
Movement and body heat
Transportation system of the body. Circulation of blood
muscular system organs
Bones
Head
muscles
Feet
muscular system function
Movement and body heat
Support and structure
Taste
Feeeling
digestive system organs
Bones
Muscles
stomach, intestines, mouth, teeth, anus, pharynx
Brain and nerves
digestive system functions
Support and structure
Movement and body heat
breaks down food into smaller molecules that can be used by the body.
Killing time
urinary system organs
Brain and nerves
kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder
Heart and lungs
HAnds and feet
urinary system function
Support and structure
Movement and body heat
Killing time
rids body of nitrogenous waste
integumentary system organs
Brain and nerves
Lungs and heart
skin, hair, nails
Muscles
integumentary system function
Movement and body heat
Support and structure
barrier for the body, regulates body temp
Killing time
Lymphatic system organ
Muscles
lymph nodes, lymph vessels, thymus, white blood cells
Bones
skin, hair, nails
lymphatic system function
Movement and body heat
Support and structure
Circulation of blood
protects the body from diseases and other foreign objects
endocrine system organs
Bones
Muscles
testes, ovary, hypothalamus, adrenal glands, thyroid
Brain and nerves
endocrine system function
Movement and body heat
Support and structure
Killing time
releases hormones to control growth, development, and metabolism
male reproductive system organs
vagina, ovary , cervix, uterus
penis, vas deferans, testes, epididymis, prostate
Head
Heart
male reproductive system function
produces and delivers sperm
Support and structure
Movement and body heat
Circulation
female reproductive system organs
penis, vas deferans, testes, epididymis, prostate
Muscles
vagina, ovary , cervix, uterus
Bones
Female reproductive system function
Movement and Body heat
nurtures and protect the developing embryo
Structure
Circulation
