Anatomy Flashcards
what is anatomy
scientific study of structure and organization of the body
Cells
small units comprised of cytoplasms forms a membrane and all forms of life are from cells
Cavities
fluild filed space in the body that protect internal organs and there are 2 main types of cavities Ventral and Dorsal
what is an organ
group of tissue that work together performing a specific function n the body Ex; heart lungs
Epithelial tissue
body tissue that cover both inside and outside of the skin lines the cavities and some hollow organs
what is cytoplasm and made of
Gelatinous liquid that fill cells and made of water, salt, organic molecules
what is tissue
group of cells that work together as one
Connective tissue
supports the structure of other tissue and organs ex bones, fat, cartilage
muscle tissue
composed cells that contract/order the body to move around
Nervous tissue
Main tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Cartilage
fleixible tissue that protects and support joints and bones
Collagen fibers
Protein fibers provide structural support to the connective tissue
joints
Place/Area where two or more bones connect and allow movement
Ligament
strong band of connective tissue that connects bones
Bones and how many are there in the human body
Bones are hard living tissue that structure the body. There are 206 bones in the adult human body.
