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A & P Lesson 1.1
Term | Definition |
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Abdominal Cavity | Space bounded by the abdominal walls, the diaphragm, and the pelvis |
Abdominopelvic Cavity | Continuous internal opening that includes the abdominal and pelvic cavities |
Anatomical Position | Erect standing position with arms at the sides and palms facing forward |
Anatomy | The study of the form or structure of living things, including plants, animals, and humans |
Anterior (Ventral) Body Cavity | Continuous internal opening that includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities |
Cranial Cavity | Opening inside the skull that holds the brain |
Frontal Plane | An invisible, vertical flat surface that divides the body into front and back halves |
Metric System | International system of measurement that is used in all fields of science. |
Middle Ear Cavities | Openings in the skull that serve as chambers for transmitting and amplifying sound |
Nasal Cavity | Opening within the nose |
Oral Cavity | Opening within the mouth |
Pelvic Cavity | Internal opening that holds the reproductive and excretory organs. |
Physiology | The study of how living things function or work. |
Posterior (Dorsal) Body Cavity | Continuous internal opening located near the back of the body that includes the cranial and spinal cavities |
Sagittal Plane | An invisible, vertical flat surface that divides the body into right and left halves |
Spinal Cavity | The internal opening that houses the spinal cord |
Thoracic Cavity | The internal opening that houses the heart and lungs |
Transverse Plane | An invisible, horizontal flat surface that divides the body into top and bottom halves |