Terminology and Organisation of the Human Body WEEK 1

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the terminology and organization of the human body.

Anatomy

The study of body structures and their relationships.

Physiology

The study of how living organisms perform their functions.

Homeostasis

The existence of a stable internal environment vital for an organism's survival.

Pathology

The study of abnormal body structures.

Pathophysiology

The study of abnormal body functions.

Sign

An objective indication of disease, such as a change in heart rate.

Symptom

A subjective indication of disease, such as tiredness.

Organ System

A group of organs that interact to perform a specific function.

Cellular Level

The level of organization where cells are the smallest living units in the body.

Chemical Level

The level of organization that includes atoms and molecules.

Prefix

A word element attached at the beginning of words to modify their meaning.

Suffix

A word element added to the end of a word or word part to form another term.

Molecule

A chemical structure held together by shared electrons.

Viscera

Organs enclosed by body cavities.

Frontal Plane

A plane oriented parallel to the long axis that separates anterior and posterior portions.

Sagittal Plane

A plane oriented parallel to the long axis that separates right and left portions.

Transverse Plane

A plane oriented perpendicular to the long axis that separates superior and inferior portions.

Organism Level

The level of organization that consists of an individual life form.

Digestive System

The organ system responsible for processing and digesting food.

Urinary System

The organ system responsible for excreting waste products from the blood and controlling water balance.