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Medical Defintions
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | The structures of the body |
| Physiology | The study of the function of the body |
| Planes | Imaginary lines dividing body into sections or area |
| Body Directions | Terms used to describe direction on body and organs |
| Body Cavities | Space containing organs |
| Cells | Basic structural unit of life |
| Histology | The study of tissues |
| Pathology | The study of disease |
| Body Systems | Cells=Tissues=Organs=Systems=Body |
| Genetics | The study of genes are how they are transferred from parent to child |
| Cranial | Of or relating to the skull |
| Spinal | Of, relating to, or situated near the spinal column |
| Thoracic | Thorax |
| Abdominal | Affecting the abdomen |
| Pelvic | Located in or near the pelvis |
| Reproductive | Produce life |
| Endocrine | Integrates body functions with hormones |
| Integumentary | Skin: Protection |
| Nervous | Transmission of message thru body |
| Uninary System | Removes liquid waste |
| Digestive System | Absorbs food |
| Respiratory | Brings O2 in the body/Removes CO2 |
| Lymphatic | Protects against disease and lymph removes waste |
| Muscular System | Muscles movement |
| Skeletal System | bones; forms blood cells |