Lesson 1 Flashcards
atom
Smallest unit of matter
molecule
2 or more atoms
organelle
An organelle is a small structure that has a specialized function within a cell
cell
smallest functioning unit of life
tissue
group of specialized cells
organ
2 or more tissues
organ system
A group of organs that work together to perform a task
Organism
An organism is a living thing with a group of organ systems that function together.
Superior
Closer to the upper portion of the body
Inferior
Closer to the lower portion of the body
Medial
closer to the midline
Lateral
closer to the edges
Superficial
Surface-level
Deep
Further to the interior of the body
Anterior
Front of the body
Posterior
Back of the body
Proximal
Closer to the origin/midline
Distal
Away from the origin or midline
Ipsiateral
On the same side of the body
Contralateral
Opposite side of the body
midsaggital plane
vertical cut through the midline from superior to inferior, separating the body into 2 equilateral sections
parasagittal
vertical cut separating the body into two uneven lateral sections.
frontal/coronal
Vertical split separating the anterior and posterior sections of the body
transverse
horizontal split separating superior and inferior
