Anatomy Notecards 1 Flashcards
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Physiology
The study of how body parts work
Levels of organizational structure
Atoms - cells - tissues - organs - organ
Systems
Organism
Integumentary system
Skin, hair, nails
Skeletal system
Bones, joints, cartilage, ligaments
Muscular system
Muscles, tendons
Nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Endocrine system
Glands that produce hormones, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary
Circulatory system
Blood, blood vessels, heart
Respiratory system
Lungs, trachea, larynx, nose
Digestion system
Mouth, stomach, intestines
Urinary system
Kidneys, ureters, bladder
Lymphatic system
Lymph, lymph nodes, immunity
Reproductive systems
Male and female sex organs
Anatomical position
Standing, feet forward, arms with palms facing forward
Superior
Toward the head
Inferior
Towards the lower body
Anterior
Towards the front
Posterior
Towards the back
Medial
Towards the middle
Lateral
Towards the outer edge
Proximal
Close to the point of attachment
Distal
Farthest away from the point of attachment
Superficial
Toward the body surface