Organization and Homeostasis Flashcards
Levels of Organization
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems
Group of cells with similar function
Tissue
Basic structural and functional units of life
Cell
Group of tissues that make up a structure
Organ
Group of organs with a common function
Organ System
- Body is standing erect
- Facing directly forward
- Feet pointed forward and apart
- Arms hanging down at sides
- Palms facing forward
Anatomical Position
Frontal/Superior(Cranial)
Toward the head
Inferior(Caudal)
Away from the head
Medial
Toward midline of body
Lateral
Away from midline of the body
Deep
Away from surface of the body
Superficial
Toward the surface of the body
Proximal
Closer to trunk/point of attachment
Distal
Away from trunk/point of attachment
Frontal/Coronal Plane(Vertical)
Front and back
Transverse Plane(Horizontal)
Top and bottom
Sagittal/Medial Plane(Vertical)
Left and right
Dorsal, Cranial, Spinal, Ventral, Thoracic, Abdominopelvic(Abdominal/pelvic)
Body Cavities
Abdominal
Stomach
Acromial
Shoulder
Antecubital
Inner elbow
Axillary
Armpit
Cephalic
Head
Cervical
Neck
Coxal
Hip
Crural
Thigh
Digital
Fingers and toes
Brachial
Arm