first set of vocab

Homeostasis -

Maintaining a stable internal environment in the body

Organ -

A structure made of two or more tissue types that performs a specific function

Organ system -

A group of organs that work together to perform major body functions

Tissue -

A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function

Cell -

The basic structural and functional unit of life

Prone -

Lying face down

Supine -

Lying face up

Ipsilateral -

On the same side of the body

Contralateral -

On opposite sides of the body

Bilateral -

On both sides of the body

Unilateral -

On one side of the body

Cephalic -

Pertaining to the head

Cervical -

Pertaining to the neck

Thoracic -

Pertaining to the chest

Abdominal -

Pertaining to the abdomen

Pelvic -

Pertaining to the pelvis

Lumbar -

Pertaining to the lower back

Axial -

Pertaining to the head, neck, and trunk of the body