Levels of Organization
what are the levels of organization in order from smallest to largest?
what is cell-->tissue-->organ-->system-->body
combining form for heart
Cardi/o
This plane divides the body into front and back portions
Frontal plane
What major organs are found in the cranial cavity?
The brain
What is pathology?
The study of disease
what is the study of cells called?
Cytology
suffix meaning formation
-plasm
Which body plane is most commonly used for studying anatomy?
The sagittal plane
What area of the body is the cephalic region referring to?
The head
What is a diagnosis?
Identification of a disease
what organ only contains cardiac muscle?
The Heart
combing word meaning middle
medi/o
This plane passes through the middle of the body and divides it into equal halves
Midsagittal plane
What organs are found in the pleural cavity?
The lungs
What is a disease?
Abnormal and harmful functioning of cells, tissues, organs, or body systems
what is the shock absorber in joints
Cartilage
combining word meaning cause
eti/o
This plane is a crosswise plane that runs parallel to the ground. This imaginary cut would divide the body, or its parts, into upper and lower portions.
Transverse plane
What part of the body is the thoracic region referring to?
The chest
What is GYN an abbreviation for?
Gynecology
what structures make up the Hematic system?
- Plasma
- Erythrocytes
- Leukocytes
- Platelets
(Must say all structures to get the full points)
combining word meaning loin or lower back
lumb/o
What is produced when a slice is perpendicular to the long axis of a structure?
Cross section
What major organs are found in the abdominal cavity?
Stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and portions of the small intestine and colon
(Must get all parts correct to get the full point)
What is a prognosis?
The expected course and outcome for giving a given diagnosis