Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

assignment 1

Chapter 1

QuestionAnswer
The plane that divides the body into upper and lower part Transverse
The plane that divides the body in anterior and posterior portions. (front and back) Can pass through both ears Coronal/frontal
The plane that divides the body into right and left Sagittal
Towards the head (up/above) Superior
Towards the feet (lower/below) Inferior
Towards the back Posterior
Towards the middle Medial
Toward the side of structure/away from midline Lateral
Towards/nearest the trunk Proximal
Farthest/away from the trunk Distal
Near the body surface Superficial
farthest away from the body surface Deep
Body lying face upward Supine
Body lying face downward Prone
Anatomical position Body erect with arms at sides and palms foward
Bilateral Symmetry Right and left sides of external body are mirror images (balanced proportions).
Two major cavities of the human body are Dorsal and Ventral cavities
Dorsal cavities are divided into Cranial and Spinal cavity
Ventral cavities are divided into Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities
Thoracic cavities (chest cavity) Mediastinum contain heart, trachea, R & L bronchi, esophagus, thymus
Thoracic cavities (chest cavity) Pleural cavity contain lungs
Abdominopelvic cavities contain abdominal cavities and pelvic cavities
The number of abdominal regions 9
The body can be subdivided into 2 major divisions/regions Axial and Appendicular subdivision
Axial subdivision contains Head, neck, torso/trunk and its subdivisions
Appendicular subdivision contains upper extremities and subdivisions lower extremities and subdivisions
Created by: jlebron84
Popular Anatomy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards