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Anatomy
The study of structure
Gross anatomy
The study of big structures
Microscopic anatomy
The study of small structures
Cytology
The study of cells
Histology
The study of tissues
Physiology
The study of function
Pathology
The study of diseases
Anatomical Position
Standing, arms at sides, palms forward
Dorsal/Posterier
Back
Ventral/Anterior
Front/Belly
Superior
Top
Inferior
Bottom
Medial
Middle
Lateral
Sides
Proximal
Toward attachment of arms and legs
Distal
Away from attachment of arms and legs
Superficial
Toward the surface
Deep
Away from surface
Sagittal
Vertical cut creating right and left sides
Frontal
Vertical cut creating front and back sides
Transverse
Horizontal cut creating top and bottom sides
Dorsal Cavities
Backside cavities (Cranial and Spinal)
Cranial
Inside skull where brain sits
Spinal
Within vertebrae where spinal cord sits
Ventral Cavities
Frontside cavities (Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic)
Thoracic
Chest cavity with heart and lungs
Abdominal
Under thoracic cavity, separated by the diaphragm with stomach, kidneys, liver, etc
Diaphragm
Muscle separating thoracic and abdominal cavities
Pelvic
Under abdominal cavity with bladder, uterus, intestines, etc
Upper left quadrant
stomach
Upper right quadrant
Liver, gallbladder
Lower left quadrant
intestines
Lower right quadrant
appendix, intestines
Levels of body organization
Chemicals → Cell parts/organelles → Cells → Tissues → Organs → Body Systems
Skeletal system
Bones for protection and support
Muscular system
Movement, organ contraction
Nervous system
Body control, respond to changes
Endocrine system
Hormone Production
Immune system
fighting disease
Digestive system
Break down food
Circulatory system
Transport blood
Respiratory system
Gas exchange
Urinary system
Urine production
Integumentary system
Skin for protection
Reproductive system
Reproduction
Metabolism
Sum of all chemical reactions going on in your body
Homeostasis
Maintaining stable internal conditions
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