Introduction to Anatomy

Front

Shoulder joint is ___________ to the elbow joint.

Back

proximal

Front

Which body cavity ranges from the diaphragm to the top of the pelvic girdle?

Back

abdominal

Front

What system allows the body to move and controls movement within the body?

Back

Muscular

Front

Homeostasis refers to:

Back

stable internal conditions

Front

Closer to the surface of the body is called ___________.

Back

Superficial

Front

The term for the body part that is farther from the point of attachment is ___________.

Back

distal

Front

The body cavity that contains the heart and lungs is called ___________.

Back

thoracic

Front

The system responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body is the ___________.

Back

Circulatory system

Front

The term for the position of lying face down is ___________.

Back

prone

Front

The ___________ system is responsible for protecting the body from disease.

Back

Immune