Basic Anatomy Terms
The scientific study of the structure of the body and the relationships between body parts is called this.
Anatomy
The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element is called this.
Atom
This level includes atoms and molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and DNA.
Chemical level
A structure located toward the front of the body is described as this.
Anterior
This system protects the body, regulates temperature, and includes skin, hair, and nails.
Integumentary system
The scientific study of how the body and its organs function is called this.
Physiology
Atoms that carry an electrical charge because they gained or lost electrons are called this.
Ions
This level is made up of cells and is the smallest level capable of life.
Cellular Level
A structure located toward the back of the body is described as this.
Posterior
This system provides support, protects organs, and stores minerals like calcium.
Skeletal system
This is the standard reference position used when describing locations of body structures, where the body is standing upright with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.
Anatomical position
This type of chemical bond forms when atoms share electrons.
Covalent bond
Groups of similar cells working together to perform a function form this level.
Tissue level
A structure closer to the midline of the body is described as this.
Medial
These glands in the skin help regulate body temperature by producing sweat.
Sweat glands
This body plane divides the body into left and right halves.
Sagittal plane
Water is considered this type of molecule because it has a slightly positive end and a slightly negative end.
Polar molecule
A structure made up of two or more tissues working together is called this.
Organ
A structure farther from the midline of the body is described as this.
Lateral
This gland is often called the “master gland” because it controls many other endocrine glands.
Pituitary gland
This body plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
Transverse plane
The scale used to measure how acidic or basic a solution is called this.
pH scale
Multiple organs working together to perform major body functions form this level.
Organ system
A structure located farther from the point of attachment on a limb is called this.
Distal
This hormone is released from the posterior pituitary and increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, helping regulate blood volume and blood pressure.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)