week 2 (legal basics/structural organization and anatomy Flashcards
basic unit of life
cell
study of life and living organisms
biology
group of similar cells that carry out a specific function
tissue
internal/external covering for organs
epithelial tissue
supports and binds other tissues
connective tissue
produces movement, can contract and relax
muscular tissue
several organs and their related structures
body systems
structure composed of two or more types of tissues
organs
body systems working together to maintain a steady environment in the body
homeostasis
body stands erect with face forward, arms at side, palms forward and toes pointed forward
anatomical position
anterior
front/belly side
posterior
back/back side
superior
upward/toward head
inferior
downward/toward tail
medial
middle/midline
lateral
sides
ipsilateral
same side
contralateral
opposite side
unilateral
one side
bilateral
both sides
superficial
close to surface of body