Anatomy and Physiology 1

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts in Anatomy and Physiology, suitable for exam preparation.

Anatomy

The study of the structures (parts) of an organism.

Physiology

The study of activities of the structures (parts) of an organism.

Dorsal

Referring to the back side of an organism.

Ventral

Referring to the front or belly side of an organism.

Medial

Closer to the midline of the body.

Lateral

Further away from the midline of the body.

Proximal

Closer to a point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.

Distal

Further away from a point of attachment or from the trunk of the body.

Cranial

Referring to the head region.

Thoracic

Referring to the chest region.

Abdominal

Relating to the abdomen.

Pelvic

Pertaining to the pelvic region.

Atom

The smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element.

Molecule

Particles composed of more than one atom.

Compound

A molecule containing two or more different elements.

Isomers

Different molecules with the same chemical formula.

Ions

Particles that carry a net electrical charge.

Acid

A chemical that can donate a proton in a solution.

Base

A chemical that can remove a proton from a solution.

Organic Molecules

Molecules that contain carbon and are the basis of life.

Monomers

Basic molecular units that can combine to form polymers.

Polymers

Molecules made up of many repeating units (monomers).