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Intro to Human Body-
Ch.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Study of structures and relationships among structures |
| Physiology | Study of structural function |
| Four types of Tissue | Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous |
| Epithelial | Covers organs, lines hollow organs and cavities |
| Connective | Connects organs |
| Muscular | Contraction, heat generation |
| Nervous | Information transfer via electrical conduction |
| Prone Position | Reclining -- Face Down |
| Supine Position | Reclining -- Face Up |
| Anatomical Position | Standard position -- erect subject, eyes forward, palms outward, etc. |
| Trunk | Abdomen, chest, and pelvis |
| Upper Limb | Shoulder, armpit, arm (shoulder to elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand |
| Lower Limb | Buttock, Thigh, leg, ankle, foot |