Test 1 Flashcards
What are the 7 levels of organization? Smallest to largest
- Atom
- Molecule
- Cells
- Tissue
- Organ
- System
- Organism
What are the 4 primary types of tissues?
- Nervous
- Connective
- Epithelial
- Muscular
Define Homeostasis?
Maintaining a stable internal condition. A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Anterior
in front of
Posterior
to the back of
Medial
Middle (close to the midline)
Lateral
To the side/outside of the midline
internal
farther below the surface
External
outside surface of the body
Proximal
closer to the point of attachment
Distal
refers to the part that is farther away from the attachment point
Visceral
soft organs within the body
Parietal
The wall of a body cavity/surface area
Intermediate
between 2 structures
Frontal
Forehead
Orbital
Eye
Nasal
Nose
Buccal
cheek
Mental
Chin
Cervical
neck
Sternal
breastbone
Axillary
Armpit
abdominal
Abdomen
Umbilical
Navel