Lab 1: Anatomy Academy Flashcards
Atoms
smallest units of matter
Molecules
one or more atoms joined together
Organelles
parts of cells, made of molecules
Cells
basic unit of life, composed of organelles working together
Tissues
groups of cells massed together to perform specific function
Organs
parts of the human body, made up of tissues
Organ Systems
body groups of organs that work together to provide a similar/coordinated body function
Organism
contiguous living system
Anatomical Position
toes forward, arms straight at sides, palms forward, fingers downward, face directly forward
Superior
above
Inferior
below
Anterior
in front
Posterior
in back
Lateral
moving away from midline of body
Medial
moving toward body midline
Dorsal
on the back
Ventral
on the belly
Cranial
on the head
Caudal
toward the tail (region)
Superficial
on the surface
Deep
below the surface
Intermediate
between (need 3 reference points)
Sagittal Plane
dividing left and right
Midsagittal
plane dividing left and right exactly down the middle
Parasagittal
plane dividing left and right down any other location except the midline