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med.term.body
body structure, position, and direction
Question | Answer |
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Cyto | cell |
Cytoplasm | fluid in the cells |
Cell membrane | the wall of the cell |
Nucleus | the control center of the cell |
Tissues | a group of similar cells like muscles or bones and each tissue type performs a unique function |
Organs | a group of body tissues that handle several complicated jobs – like the brain or heart |
Systems | a group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions like the respiratory system and nervous system |
Superior | above |
Inferior | below |
Anterior | front |
Posterior | behind |
Medial or mid-line | towards the center |
Central | in the center |
Peripheral | away from the center |
Lateral | at the side |
Proximal | nearest to |
Supine | lying flat on the back |
Prone | lying face down |
Trendelenburg | lying with the head lower than the feet or legs |
Fowlers | head of the bed raised with knees slightly bent |