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Anatomy

study of structure

Physiology

study of functions

Anatomical Position

reference point for atomical terms

Levels of Organization

Subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, macromolecules, organelles, cells, tissue, organs, organ system, organism

Anterior

Near to front of the body

ventral

Posterior

close to back part of the body

dorsal

Superior

upward

head

Inferior

downward

feet

Medial

middle of body part

Lateral

side of body part

right or left

Proximal

Close to point of attachment

elbow to wrist

Distal

Far from point attachment

ankle to knee

Superficial

on the surface or shallow

Deep

further to the body

Central

center

Peripheral

outer, away from center

Superficial

Ipsilateral

appearing or affecting same side of the body

Contralateral

Other side or opposite side

Axial

head, neck, trunk

Appendicular

upper and lower limbs

Sagittal Plane

divides body into left and right

medial

Midsagittal

exactly through the midline

Parasagittal

Side of the middle

Frontal Plane

divides body into anterior and posterior portions

coronal

Transverse Plane

divides body into superior and inferior

Horizontal

Longitudinal Section

cut lengthwise

long

Cross Section

cut straight across

Cranial Cavity

contains the brain

Vertebral Cavity

contains spinal cord

Meninges

membranous layer, contain cerebrospinal fluid, nourishes and supports the brain and spinal cord

replinishes brain and spinal cord

Thoraciac Cavity

heart, thymus gland, tranchea, esaphogus

mediastinam (middle portion)

Plueral Cavity

lungs

right and left portions of thoracic cavity

Abdominopelvic Cavity

stomach, liver, spleen, small intestine, and large instestine.

superior portion

Pelvic Cavity

rectum, urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs, rest of large intestines.

inferior portion

Parietal Serous Membrane

lines wall anterior body cavities

Visceral Serous Membrane

covers organs of the anterior body cavity

Parietal Pleura

lines thoraciac cavity

Visceral Pluera

cover lungs

Parietal Pericardium

lines percardial cavity

Visceral Percardium

covers heart

Visceral Peritoneum

covers organs in abdominopelvic cavity

Parietal Peritoneum

lines wall of the abdominal cavity

Integumentary System

protection, prevents infection and water level, regulate body temperature, sense organ, synthesize chemicals

skin

Skelatal System

support movement, mineral storage, support red blood cells

bones

Muscular System

movement, posture, heat production, movements in internal organs, and pumping blood through the body

muscles

Nervous System

communication, response, control

brain

Endocrine System

control, communication,reaponse

glands

Cardiovascular System

transport

heart

Lymphatic System

protects from disease

Respiratory System

oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange

lungs

Digestive System

receive and beak down food into nutrients cells can use

mouth, esophagus, stomach

Urinary System

removes nitrogenous waste, regulate fluid level, and chemical content of the blood.

urinary bladder, kidneys

Male Reproductive System

produces sperm and male sex hormones

testes, ducts, gland

Female Reproductive System

produce ova and female sex hormones, provide site for child development

Ovaries, ducts, uterus

Homeostasis

maintain equilibrium in the internal environment

Negative Feedback

when the body does not respond to change

Positive Feedback

when the body responds to change

Disease

when homeostasis fail and a body part doesn't work properly

Local Disease

restricted to a specific body part

Systemic Disease

affects several organs system or the entire body

Acute Disease

occurs quickly and is short term

short

Chronic Disease

develops slowly and is long term

long

Bilateral

paired structures on each outside

Aging

Passage of time accompanying body changes

Orbital Cavity

Eyes

Middle Ear Cavity

middle ear bones

Fibrous Pericardium (Heart)

surrounds parietal pericardium

thick layer

Cardiology

study of heart and disease

Dermatology

study of skin and its diseases

Endocrinology

study of hormones and its diseases

Epidemiology

study health conditions of human population

Gastroenterology

study of stomach and intestines and their diseases

Geriatrics

dealing with older people and medical problems

old people

Gerontology

study of aging and its problems

age

Gynecology

study of female reproductive system and its diseases

female

Hematology

study of blood and blood diseases

Histology

microscopic anatomy

study if tissues

Immunology

study of body's resistance to diseases

Neonatology

study of newborns and treatment for their disorders

newborns

Nephrology

study of kidneys

Obsteric

pregnancy and childbirth

birth

Oncology

study of cancer

Ophthalmology

study of the eyes and its diseases

eyes

Orthopedics

dealing with muscular and skeletal system problems

Otolaryngology

study of the ear, throat, larynx, and their diseases

ear, throat, larynx

Pathology

study of body changes and its diseases

Pediatrics

dealing with children and their diseases

Pharmacology

study of drugs and their uses in the treatment of diseases

Pharmacology

study of drugs and their uses in the treatment of diseases

drugs

Podiatry

study of care treatment for feet

feet treatment

Psychiatry

dealing with the mind and its disorders

Radiology

X-Rays and radioactive substances for diagnosing and treating diseases

Toxicology

study of posionus substances and its effects on physiology

Urology

dealing with female and male reproductive systems and their diseases

female and male reproductive system