Levels of Structural Organization
The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.
What is Atom?
Toward the front of the body.
What is Anterior?
Toward the back of the body.
What is Posterior?
A group of organs that work togethers to perform complex functions.
What is System?
The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
What is Anatomy?
A group of atoms bonded together.
What is Molecules?
Toward the head or upper part of a structure.
What is Superior?
Away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure.
What is Inferior?
A single, complete individual.
The study of the function of the body's structural machinery.
What is Physiology?
The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
Toward the midline of the body.
What is Medial?
Away from the midline of the body.
What is Lateral?
Palm facing forward or upward with radius and ulna parallel.
What is Supination?
The division of cells.
Groups of similar cells that perform a specific function.
What is Tissues?
Toward or at the body surface.
What is Superficial?
Away from the body surface.
What is Deep?
Palm facing rearward or downward with radius and ulna crossed.
What is Pronation?
Body standing erect facing forward, arms at the sides with pals facing forward.
What is Anatomical Position?
Structures composed of two or more tissue types working together to perform specific functions.
What is Organs?
Close to the point of attachment or origin.
What is Proximal?
Farther from the point of attachment or origin.
What is Distal?
What organelle in a cell controls activities of a cell?
What is The nucleus?
The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.
What is Homeostasis?