CHAPTER 1: THE HUMAN ORGANISM Flashcards
Investigates the structure of the Body
Anatomy
The study of Functions of living things
Physiology
General ways to examine external structures
Surface Anatomy
Anatomical Imaging
Study of external features
Surface Anatomy
Use of x-ray, MRI, Ultrasound
Anatomical Imaging
2 Approaches to Anatomy
Systematic and Regional Anatomy
Surface Anatomy
Study of body by systems
Regional Anatomy
Study of the organization of body by areas
Organization of Human Body
Chemical, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, Organism
Atoms interact and combine into molecules
Chemical Level
Basic structural and functional unit of organism
Cell Level
Group of similar Cells
Tissue Level
Two or more tissue types combining to perform common
Organ Level
Group of organs that together perform common functions
Organ System Levels
Any living thing considered as a whole
Organism Level