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Medical Defintions
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Term | Definition |
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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 |