Body Organization and Terminology Flashcards
the study of the structure of the
body and its relationships between the body parts (the word means cutting apart).
Anatomy
is the study of structures which can be viewed with the naked eye.
Gross anatomy
is the study of structures that can be seen with magnification. It includes cytology and histology.
Microscopic anatomy
is the study of normal function in
the body (the word means study of nature).
Physiology
is the study of metabolic processes in the cells and interactions between cells
Cell physiology
is the study of function of specific organs or organ systems.
Systemic physiology
chemical bonds bind atoms together
forming molecules. Molecules binding together through chemical bonds form organelles
Chemical level
organelles are organized to form cells.
Cellular level
cells with similar structure and function group together to make tissues
Tissue level
2 or more tissues are arranged in an organ
Organ level
a collection of organs which carry out
related functions
Organ system level
is the highest level of organization and
includes all organ systems.
Organism level
organization of levels from smallest to largest
chemical level
cellular level
tissue level
organ level
organ system level
organism level
a universally accepted position for the body.
Anatomical position
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forehead
frontal
nose
nasal
eye
ocular
orbital
ear
otic
cheek
buccal
neck
cervical
thorax
thoracic
chest
thoracic
breast
mammary
abdomen
abdominal
navel
umbilical
pelvis
pelvic
hand
manual
groin
inguinal
pubis
pubic
thigh
femoral
foot
pedal
skull
cranial
face
facial
head
cephalic
mouth
oral
chin
mental
armpit
axillary
arm
brachial
front of elbow
antecubital
forearm
antebrachial
wrist
carpal
palm
palmar
thumb
pollex
fingers
digits
kneecap
patellar
leg
crural
ankle
tarsal
toes
digits
great toe
hallux
shoulder
acromial
back
dorsal
back of the elbow
olecranal