Introduction to the Human Body Flashcards
The branch of science that studies the structure of the body.
Anatomy
This describes what a body part looks like, how big a body part is, what a body part is made of, how a body part is organized, and where a body part is located.
Anatomy
Comes from the Greek word meaning to dissect.
Anatomy
The branch of science that describes how the body functions.
Physiology
This describes how and why an organ functions.
Physiology
The branch of science that describes the consequences of an improper functioning of a body part.
Pathophysiology
The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment in response to a changing environment.
Homeostasis
Your blood level remains within normal limits after eating something sugary is an example of this.
Homeostasis
A homeostatic imbalance results in this.
Disease or dysfunction
List the levels of body organization in increasing complexity from atoms to the organism.
1) Atoms
2) Molecules
3) Cells
4) Tissue
5) Organ
6) Organ System
7) Organism
In this position, the body is standing erect, with the face forward, the arms at the side, and the toes and palms of the hands directed foward.
Anatomical position
A part of the body is above another part.
Superior
A part of the body is below another part.
Inferior
The heart is ___ to the breastbone.
Posterior
Towards the midline of the body.
Medial
