unit 1

anatomy

science of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts.

anterior

to the front

biochemistry

both life science and a chemical science

cytology

study of cells

deep

further into the body

distal

Further away from the point of attachment (arms & legs only)

dorsal

to the rear (animal)

genetics

study of heredity or genes, information that gets passed from one generation to the next

Histology

microscopic study of tissues and organs

inferior

toward the feet

lateral

away from the midline

medial

toward the midline

Morphology

biology that deals with the form of living organisms

organ

organization of several different kinds of tissues to perform a special function.

organ system

biological system consisting of a group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions

parietal

inner layer of the body wall

pathology

branch of anatomy concerned with structural changes accompanying disease.

physiology

the study of the physical and chemical events that occur during a bodily function.

posterior

to the rear

proximal

closer to the point of attachment (arms & legs only)

superficial

closer to the surface of the body

superior

toward the head

tissue

an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.

ventral

to the front

visceral

the outer surface of an internal organ