unit 1: vocab Flashcards
the outer covering of an internal organ
visceral
two or more tissues that work together to perform a function
organ
the study of the chemical and physical events which occur during a function of life
physiology
the top side of a quadriped corresponds with posterior in humans
dorsal
the study of of the form and shape of an organism
morphology
a group of organs which work together perform given functions
organ systems
the study of the structures and organelles of the cell
cytology
direction meaning toward the feet
inferior
the “front” side of the human body
anterior
the study of the structures if an organism and how they relate to one another
anatomy
direction meaning away from the midline
lateral
the study of the chemical reaction that occur during a physiological reaction
biochemistry
direction meaning further away from the point of attachment of an extremity
distal
the study of heredity. the passing of traits from parents to offspring
genetics
direction meaning closer to the surface of the body
superficial
the “back side” of the human body
posterior
direction meaning toward the head
superior
direction pertaining to the “bottom side” or the side closest to the ground in a quadriped.
ventral
a group of similar cells which work together to perform a function
tissues
direction meaning further into the body
deep
direction meaning closer to the mid-line
midial
the study of disease
pathology
the study of the different tissues which makes up the body
histology
direction meaning closer to the point of attachment of an extremity
proximal
the lining of the internal body wall
partial
