Anatomy Flashcards
The anatomical position is body
forward, arms at your sides, and palms facing up
-ac
Pertaining to
-al
Pertaining to
-ic
Pertaining to
-tic
Pertaining to
-y
Pertaining to
bi-
Two
dia-
through
hyper-
Above
hypo-
Below
meta-
After/change
neo-
New
uni-
One
Our bodies are structured from smallest to largest in the following order:
4
- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs
- Systems
considered the smallest unit of life
cells
cells of organisms except blank have a cell mebrane, cytoplasm, and a nucleus.
bacteria
responsible for producing energy or breaking down waste molecules.
organelles
covering on the outside of the cell
cell membrane
living material within the cell thats located between the cell membrane and the nucleus.
cytoplasm
Considered the “brain” of the cell thats located between the cell membrane and the nucleus.
Nucleus
made up of DNA
passed from parent cells to new cells
Chromosomes
gives the cells instructions and stores information
DNA
translates the DNA into proteins
RNA
Cells have numerous functions including:
1. Facilitating
2. Providing and
3. Allowing and
4. Assisting in
5. Assisting in
- Facilitating human growth
- Providing structure and support
- Allowing passive and active transport
- Assisting in reproduction
- Assisting in providing energy
