Unit 1: Body Plan and Organization Flashcards
Is the scientific study of STRUCTURES and the relationship of structures to each other (FORM)
anatomy
is the scientific study of how body structures and systems function to perform life processes (FUNCTION)
Physiology
What are the six levels of Structural Organization from smallest to largest?
Chemical Cellular Tissue Organ System Organism
includes all elements (atoms) and molecules essential for maintaining life.
Chemical level
what are the four most common elements in the body?
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrgoen (CHON)
groups of similar cells found together performing a specific function.
tissue level
what are the four primary tissues?
epithelial
connective
muscle
nervous
structures composed of two or more different tissues having specific functions and recognizable shapes.
Organ level
groups of organs which work together for a common function
system level
is a group of organ systems which function together to meet the needs of the individual
Organism
is the total of all chemical processes that occur in the body
Metabolism
uses energy to SYNTHESIZE or manufacture new cells
Anabolism
is the BREAKDOWN of tissues or chemicals to produce energy
Catabolism
means towards the back
posterior
means to the front
anterior
means towards the middle
medial
means towards the side
lateral
means closest tot he trunk or main party of the body
proximal
means away from the trunk or the main party of the body
distal
means towards the surface
superficial
means away from the surface
deep
means upper or above
superior
means under or below
inferior
moving a body party away from the midline
abduction
moving a body part toward the midline
adduction
moving a body party in a circular motion
circumduction
lowering a body part
depression
bending the foot upward by flexing the foot at the ankle
dorsiflexion