Introduction to the body Flashcards
Chapter 1
Anatomy
Study of the Structure of an organism & relationship to it’s part
Physiology
Study of the functions of living organisms and their parts
Hypothesis
Reasonable guess based on previous observation of experiments
Experiment
Should be as simple as possible to avoid errors
Theory of Law
Hypothesis that has gained confidence
Levels of organization
Cells —> Tissues –> Organs –> Systems,cardiovascular, Nervous system –> Organism
Cells
Smallest “Living” units of structure & Function
Tissues
Organizations of many cells that act together to perform common functions
What influences the body structure & Function chemical level?
Atoms & Molecules
Organs
Different tissues that act together to perform a special function
Systems
Organizations of varying numbers & kinds of organs that can work together to perform complex functions for the body
Anatomical Position
The way the body moves it’s posture; or the relationship of one are to another
What 2 words are used when the body is not in anatomical position?
Supine & Prone
Superior
Toward the head, upper,above
Inferior
Toward the feet, lower, below
Anterior
Front, in front of
Posterior
Back, in back of
Medial
Toward the middle of the body
Lateral
Toward the side of the body or away from the middle
Proximal
Toward or nearest to the trunk, or nearest to the point of origin
Distal
Away from or farthest from the trunk, or farthest from a structures point of origin
Superficial
Nearer the body surface
Deep
Farther away from the body surface
Sagittal Plane
divides the body into right & left sections