Anatomy Vs Physiology
Characteristics of Life
Body Positions and Directions
Levels of Organization
Body Cavities & Planes
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The study of the structure (form) of body parts.

Anatomy

100

Change in position of the body or body part - motion of an internal organ.




Movement

100

The body is in this position when standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the side and palms forward.

Anatomical Position

100

Smallest unit of life - made up of molecules

Cell

100

The brain is located in this body cavity.

Cranial Cavity

200

The study of the function of the body parts.

Physiology

200

Increase in body size without change in shape.

Growth

200

This directional term means closer to the head.

 Superior

200

A group of similar cells working together.

Tissue

200

The lungs are located in this cavity.

Thoracic Cavity

300

This level of anatomy looks at tissues and cells through microscopes.

Microscopic Anatomy

300

The production of new organisms and new cells.

Reproduction

300

This term refers to a structure closer to the midline of the body.

Medial

300

This level of organization involves multiple tissues working together to perform a specific function.

Organ

300

This plane divides the body into left and right halves

Sagittal Plane

400

The study of the heart’s valves is an example of this discipline.

Anatomy

400

Obtaining oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and releasing energy from foods.

Respiration

400

This term describes the position of the wrist relative to the elbow.

Distal

400

Consists of different organs that work closely together.


Organ System

400

This cavity contains the stomach, intestines, and liver.

Abdominal Cavity

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The study of how oxygen is transported through the bloodstream is an example of this discipline.

Physiology

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The changing of absorbed substances into chemically different forms.

Assimilation

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The directional term meaning toward the back of the body.

Posterior/Dorsal

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Made up of many organ systems.

Organism

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This plane divides the body into upper and lower portions.

Transverse Plane

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