Refers to the farthest point from the origin of a limb.

Refers to the nearest to the point of reference. Closest to the point where the limb originates.

Refers to the middle point of a limb.

Refers to the outermost part of a limb.

rids body of nitrogenous waste

produces hormones

filters blood for oxygen

absorbs nutrients from food

heart, blood, & blood vessels

Feet, brain, spinal cord, & nerves

Arms

lungs, veins, & arteries

Refers to the closest point to the body on a limb.

Refers to the farthest from the point of reference. Farther away from the body on a limb

Refers to the middle point of a limb.

Refers to the direction towards the head of the body.

Produces hormones

Nurtures and protects the developing embryo

Facilitates sperm transport

Regulates menstrual cycle

testes, ovary, hypothalamus, adrenal glands, thyroid

lungs, heart, kidneys, liver

stomach, intestines, pancreas, spleen

skin, hair, nails, teeth

On or near the surface

Deep within the body

Hidden from view

Completely submerged

Refers to the upper section. Above lower parts

Refers to the lower section. Below upper parts

Refers to the front section. Towards the face

Refers to the back section. Away from the face

Transportation system of the body. Circulation of blood.

Regulation of body temperature and pH levels.

Production of hormones and enzymes.

Storage of nutrients and waste products.

Provides structural support to the body

Acts as a barrier for the body and regulates body temperature

Facilitates digestion and nutrient absorption

Produces hormones for growth and metabolism

Movement and body heat

Digestion and absorption

Respiration and circulation

Protection and support

RUQ, RLQ, LUQ, LLQ

ULQ, URQ, LLQ, LRQ

RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ

RUQ, RLQ, LLQ, LUL

Refers to the head

Refers to the heart

Refers to the lungs

Refers to the stomach

controls and coordinates the body's responses to internal and external stimuli

regulates the body's metabolic processes

supports the body's immune response

facilitates the exchange of gases in the lungs

breaks down food into smaller molecules that can be used by the body.

absorbs nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

produces hormones that regulate metabolism.

filters waste products from the blood.

Brain and nerves, Heart and lungs, Hands and feet

kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder

Heart and lungs, kidney, urethra, bladder

Hands and feet, kidney, ureter, bladder

To the right & left of the pubic area

In the center of the abdomen

Above the navel

Below the ribcage

Just below the sternum

Above the umbilicus

To the left of the abdomen

Near the lower back

releases hormones to control growth, development, and metabolism

produces enzymes for digestion

filters blood to remove waste products

transmits signals through the nervous system