Chapter 1 Flashcards
The study of living organisms
Biology
An individual complex individuals contain organ systems
Organism
Composed of several organs working together
Organ system
Composed of tissues functioning together for a specific task
Organ
A group of cells with a common structure and function
Tissue
The structural and functional unit of all living organisms
Cell
Union of two or more atoms of the same or different elements
Molecule
Smallest unit of an element, composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons
Atom
Weight
Grams (g)
Length
Meters (m)
Volume
Liters
The study of body structure
Anatomy
The study of body function
Physiology
Front of the body
Anterior (ventral)
Back of the body
Posterior (dorsal)
Above
Superior
Below
Inferior
Toward the midline
Medial
Away from the midline
Lateral
Closer to the point of attachment
Proximal
Farther from the origin of a body part of the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Distal
Near the surface
Superficial
Away from the surface
Deep
Head
Cephaliac(cranial)
Pertaining to the tail
Caudal
To stand erect with arms at the sides and Palms of the hands turned forward
Anatomical position
Imaginary
Planes
Actual cuts
Sections
