anatomy concept 3

anatomy

the study of bodily structures l

histology

tissues

cytology

cells

physiology

the study of bodily functions

axial

head neck and trunk (torso)

appendicular

appendages attached to the axis

cutaneous membrane

your skin

mucous membranes

line all body cavities that open to the outside of the body

serous membranes

lines ventral body cavities that are closed, as well as covering many organs

parietal membrane

lines the body cavity

visceral membrane

covers the internal organs

meninges

the membrane that covers the brain and spinal chord in the dorsal body cavity

glands

one or more cells that create and secrete different products like hormones

exocrine

externally secreting

endocrine

internally secreting

neuron

highly specialized nerve cells that generate and conduct nerve impulses

epithelial tissue

covers body surfaces and lines body cavities to form boundaries, protect, absorb and filter. make up glands. classified based on cell layers and shapes

connective tissue

supports, protects, insulates, transports and binds other tissues together.

muscle tissue

made of tightly packed together cells that allow for contractions to cause movement. 3 types are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

nervous tissue

the main component of nervous system organs that control regulation and communication, mainly composed of neurons

connective tissue proper

includes fats and fibrous tissues of ligaments, insulates and protects body organs (fat)

cartilage

supports, cushions, and protects organs from external environment

bone tissue

supports and protects organs from external environment, resist compression and tension, extremely hard making it good for support. can be compact or spongy

blood

transports substances throughout the body like co2, o2, and waste

superior

cranial

inferior

caudal

anterior

ventral

posterior

dorsal

superficial

external

deep

internal