Chapter 1: The human body: an orientation Flashcards
1
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what is anatomy?
A
- The study of a structure and shape of body
- Gross anatomy
- Large structures
2
Q
what is microscopic anatomy?
A
Structures that cannot be seen to the naked eye
ex. Skin cell
3
Q
what is physiology?
A
How the body and its parts function
4
Q
what is the order of importance in a structural organization?
A
- Chemical level
- Cellular level
- Tissue level
- Organ level
- Organ system level
- Organism level
5
Q
what is chemical level?
A
when atoms form to combine molecule
6
Q
what is cellular level?
A
cells that are made up of molecules
7
Q
what is tissue level?
A
smooth muscle tissue lines up your digestive tract
8
Q
what is organ level?
A
consists of different organs that work together
9
Q
what is organ system level?
A
Circulate blood for the body
10
Q
Superior
A
up/ higher
11
Q
Inferior
A
below/ lower
12
Q
lateral
A
out
13
Q
Proximal
A
closer to you
14
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Distal
A
further to you
15
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Anterior
A
near the front
