Test 1- Intro to A & P / Data Collection

Front

The study of the form or structure of all living things.

Back

Anatomy

Front

The study of how living things function or work.

Back

Physiology

Front

Divides the body into right and left halves.

Back

Sagittal plane

Front

Divides the body into front and back halves.

Back

Frontal plane

Front

Body position that serves as a “starting point” for describing body positions and directions.

Back

Anatomical position

Front

Divides the body into top and bottom halves.

Back

Transverse plane

Front

Body cavity that holds the brain.

Back

Cranial cavity

Front

Body cavity that houses the heart and lungs.

Back

Thoracic cavity

Front

Body cavity that holds the reproductive and excretory organs.

Back

Pelvic cavity

Front

Body cavities that hold the eyes.

Back

Orbital cavities