The study of the structure (form) of body parts.
Anatomy
Change in position of the body or body part - motion of an internal organ.
Movement
The body is in this position when standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the side and palms forward.
Anatomical Position
Smallest unit of life - made up of molecules
Cell
The brain is located in this body cavity.
Cranial Cavity
The study of the function of the body parts.
Physiology
Increase in body size without change in shape.
Growth
This directional term means closer to the head.
Superior
A group of similar cells working together.
Tissue
The lungs are located in this cavity.
Thoracic Cavity
This level of anatomy looks at tissues and cells through microscopes.
Microscopic Anatomy
The production of new organisms and new cells.
Reproduction
This term refers to a structure closer to the midline of the body.
Medial
This level of organization involves multiple tissues working together to perform a specific function.
Organ
This plane divides the body into left and right halves
Sagittal Plane
The study of the heart’s valves is an example of this discipline.
Anatomy
Obtaining oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and releasing energy from foods.
Respiration
This term describes the position of the wrist relative to the elbow.
Distal
Consists of different organs that work closely together.
Organ System
This cavity contains the stomach, intestines, and liver.
Abdominal Cavity
The study of how oxygen is transported through the bloodstream is an example of this discipline.
Physiology
The changing of absorbed substances into chemically different forms.
Assimilation
The directional term meaning toward the back of the body.
Posterior/Dorsal
Made up of many organ systems.
Organism
This plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.
Transverse Plane