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Define anatomy |
The study of the structure of the body |
4 chambers of the heart |
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Define physiology |
The study of the function of the body |
Lungs breathe, heart pumps blood |
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Level of organisation of the body in order give examples |
Chemical-atoms form molecules Cellular- molecules form cells and organelles Tissue- cells form tissues Organ- tissues form organs Organ system- organs form organ system Organism-organ systems form the whole body |
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Thoracic cavity |
Heart Lungs Oesophagus Trachea |
Chest |
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Abdominopelvic Cavity |
Stomach Intestines Kidneys Liver Pancreas Gall bladder • Reproductive organs Rectum Bladder |
Pelvic area |
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Superior |
Above |
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Inferior |
Below |
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Lateral |
Away from the midline |
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Medial |
Towards the midline |
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Anterior |
Front |
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Posterior |
Behind |
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Superficial |
Closer to the surface |
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Deep |
Away from the surface |
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Deep |
Away from the surface |
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Sagittal |
Divides left and right |
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Transverse |
Divides superior and inferior |
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Transverse |
Divides superior and inferior |
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Frontal plane |
Divides anterior and posterior |
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What are the 4 types of tissue |
Connective-supports Epithelial-covers Nervous-controls Muscular-movement |
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Neurons |
Conduct electrical messages |
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Neurons |
Conduct electrical messages |
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What do skeletal muscle fibres do |
They contract |
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What do adipocytes do? |
Store energy |
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