Unit 1 Vocab Quiz study set

anatomy

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

anterior

to the front

biochemistry

study of the chemical reactions that take place in an organism

cytology

study of cells

deep

further into the body

distal

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

dorsal

to the rear - same as posterior

genetics

study of heredity

histology

the microscopic study of tissue structure and organization

inferior

toward the feet

lateral

away from the midline

medial

toward the midline

morphology

study of the form and function of an organism

organ

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

organ system

a group of organs working together to perform one or more functions . (most complex organizational units of the body)

parietal

inner layer of the body wall

pathology

the study of disease, its causes, development, and effects

physiology

science of the functions of organisms

posterior

to the rear

proximal

closer to the attachment (arms and 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

same as anterior (to the front)

visceral

the outer surface of an internal organ