Ch 4 - Organization of the Body Flashcards
adipose
fatty tissue
anterior
in front of or before, the front side of the body
anterior
opposite of posterior
bilateral
pertaining to two sides
biology
the study of life
cytology
the study of cells
dehydrate
to remove water; to lose or be deprived of water from the body; to become dry
dehydrate
this problem causes when there is failure to replace body fluids; especially seen in the summer when it is hot or with physical activities
distal
away from the point of attachment or far away from the point of origin
distal
opposite of proximal
Histology
study of tissue
horizontal
pertaining to the horizon, of or near the horizon, lying flat, even, level
inferior
below or in a downward direction; m ore toward the feet or tail
inferior
opposite of superior
inguinal
pertaining to the groin, of or near the groin