BackAnatomy & Physiology Lab Exam 1-5 Key Terms
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The largest internal organ involved in metabolism, detoxification, and bile production.
Refers to the shoulder region, specifically the point of the shoulder.
Paired organs responsible for gas exchange, oxygenating blood and removing carbon dioxide.
Relates to the forearm region between the elbow and wrist.
An organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.
Refers to the armpit area.
The part of the digestive tract where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Relates to the arm region between the shoulder and elbow.
An organ involved in filtering blood and immune system functions.
Refers to the heel of the foot.
A major part of the central nervous system transmitting signals between brain and body.
Relates to the neck region or the neck of the uterus.
A digestive organ that breaks down food using acids and enzymes.
Refers to the hip region.
An endocrine gland that regulates metabolism through hormone secretion.
Relates to the skull or head region.
The windpipe conducting air to and from the lungs.
Refers to the back side of the body.
A hollow organ that stores urine before excretion.
Relates to the thigh region.
Refers to the buttock region.
The body cavity containing digestive organs like stomach and intestines.
Relates to the groin area where the thigh meets the trunk.
The combined abdominal and pelvic cavities housing digestive and reproductive organs.
Refers to the lower back region between ribs and pelvis.
The space within the skull that contains the brain.
Relates to the breast region.
The body cavity containing the cranial and spinal cavities.
Refers to the hand region.
The upper central region of the abdomen above the stomach.
Refers to the posterior aspect of the elbow.