Organization of the Body Flashcards
Bi-symmetry:
SImilar parts are arranged on opposite sides of a median axis. Divided into equal halves.
Body Planes
imaginary lines or cuts separating the body in to specific areas
Cell
the simplest form of living matter that is capable of maintaining life and reproducing itself
Organ
several types of tissuesOrganism arranged in an organized manner to perform a particular function
Organism
group of organ systems which make p an integrated whole person or animal
Organ System
group of varying umbers and types of organs arranged together to perform complex functions of the body
Tissue
group of similar cells arranged with intercellular substance between them specialized to perform a particular function.
Quadrant
any four quarters into which something is divided by 2 imaginary lines.
Anatomy
scientific study of the STRUCTURE of an organism which describes the size,shape, construction and relative positions of organs.
Physiology
scientific study of the FUNCTIONS of an organism which describes how the organs work independently and in relation to the whole organism
Right Upper Quadrant
Right kidney, right adrenal gland, gall bladder
Left Upper Quadrant
Left kidney, left adrenal gland, spleen
Right Lower Quadrant
Lower right ureter, sex organs, appendix
Left Lower Quadrant
lower Left ureter, sex organs, small intestines
Name the 3 main cavities
Cranial Cavity, Spinal Cavity, Ventral Cavity
Cranial Cavity
brain, and pituatary gland
Spinal Cavity
spinal cord
Ventral Cavity
Thoracic, Abdominopelvic cavity, pelvic cavity
Name the 4 major types of body structures
Cells, tissues, organs, systems,
Name (4) different types of Cells
Epithelial, Connective, Neurons and Muscle–striated, smooth and cardiac.
Name (4) different types of Tissues
Epithelial, Connective (Bone, Blood, adipose, elastic) Muscle (striated, smooth cardiac) and Nervous
Integumentary System
hair, skin, nails and glands
Skeletal system
bones, joints cartilage and conective tissues
Muscular System
skeletal smooth, and cardiac
