Definitions
Anatomy
structure of the body
Levels of Organization
atom, molecule, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
Superior vs Inferior
above (towards the head)
below (towards the tail/feet)
Sagittal Plane
divides the body into left & right
Ventral Cavity
contains the thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities
how the body functions
physiology
Describe the chemical level and give 2 examples.
atoms form molecules that build structures
oxygen, hydrogen, water, carbon dioxide
near the point of origin
further from the point of origin
Proximal vs Distal
divides the body into superior & inferior
Transverse (horizontal) Plane
thoracic cavity
Homeostasis
dynamic equilibrium of the body's internal environment
groups of organs that perform specific functions
digestive, integumentary, respiratory, urinary, circulatory, etc
Organ Systems
Anterior vs Posterior
front of the body
back of the body
Midsagittal
directly down the middle, divides the body into left & right equal parts
The abdominal cavity contains...
stomach, liver, gallbladder, etc
Uterine contractions and bloodclotting are example of...
Describe the tissue level and give 2 examples.
groups of cells with similar structure and function
epithelial, connective, adipose, muscle, nervous
Superficial vs Deep
at/near the surface
away from the surface
divides the body into anterior & posterior regions
Frontal Plane
contains the cranial & spinal cavities
Dorsal Cavity
Give two examples of negative feedback
metabolic units that perform specific functions
mitochondria, golgi apparatus, er, ribosomes, etc
Organelles
towards the midline
away from the midline
Medial vs Lateral
Umbilical Region
around the navel