Chapter 1 Flashcards
the study of the structure of the BODY PARTS
anatomy
the study of the FUNCTION of the body parts
physiology
the study of the disease of the body
pathology
standing, facing forward, arms & legs extended, palms facing front
anatomical position
the cut is across, leaves a top and bottom
transverse/horizontal
the cut is superior to inferior and leaves 2 sides
sagittal
leaves 2 equal sides
midsagittal
houses the brain
cranial cavity
houses the spinal cord
spinal cavity
houses the heart and lungs
thoracic
houses the abdominal organs and reproductive organs
abdominopelvic
lines the walls of a cavity
parietal peritoneum
covering an organ
visceral peritoneum
all living material is composed of
cells
a ___ is the smallest unit of life
cell
covers and protects skin
epithelial
binds and supports other tissues (tendons)
connective
movement
muscle
connects sensory structures to motor structures (brain, touch, sight)
nervous
cells integrated into tissues serve a ___
common function
a system is a group of ___
organs
skin. ORGANS: skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, etc. FUNCTIONS: Protection, insulation, regulation of water and temperature
Integumentary System
bones. FUNCTIONS: movement, protection
Skeletal System
muscles (muscle tissue is fibers) ORGANS: muscles, tendon. FUNCTION: movement, contracting heart
Muscular System
brain. ORGANS: brain, sensory and motor structures. FUNCTIONS: interpreting stimuli
nervous system
