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ADV. Biology
Biology Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Describes the structures of the body. |
| Physiology | Is the study of functions. |
| Gross (macroscopic) Anatomy | Examines large, visible structures. |
| Surface Anatomy | Exterior Features. |
| Regional Anatomy | Body Areas. |
| Systemic Anatomy | Groups of organs working together. |
| Developmental Anatomy | From conception to death. |
| Clinical Anatomy | Medical specialties. |
| Microscopic Anatomy | Examines cells and molecules. |
| Cytology | Study of cells and their structures. |
| Histology | Study of tissues and their structures. |
| Cell Physiology | Processes within and between cells |
| Special Physiology | Functions of specific organs. |
| Systemic Physiology | Functions of an organ system. |
| Pathological Physiology | Effects of diseases. |
| Atoms | The smallest chemical units. |
| Molecules | Group of atoms working together. |
| Cells | Groups of atoms, molecules, and organelles working together. |
| Tissues | Group of similar cells working together. |
| Organ | Group of different tissues working together. |
| Homeostasis | Same state. |
| Autoregulation | Automatic response. |
| Extrinsic Regulation | Response controlled by Nervous and Endocrine Systems. |
| Receptor | Receives the stimulus |
| Control Center | Processes the signal and sends instruction. |
| Effector | Carries out instructions. |
| Negative Feedback | The response of the Effector NEGATES the Stimulus. |
| Positive Feedback | The response of the Effector INCREASES change of the Stimulus. |
| System Integration | Systems working together to maintain homeostasis |
| Anatomical Position | Hands at side palms forward. |
| Prone Position | Lying down, face down. |
| Supine Position | Lying down,face up. |
| Homeostasis | State of equilibrium. |
| Cephalic Region | Head |
| Cervical Region | Neck |
| Thoracic Region | Chest |
| Brachial Region | Arm |
| Antebrachial Region | Forearm |
| Carpal Region | Wrist |
| Manual Region | Hand |
| Abdominal Region | Abdomen |
| Lumbar Region | Loin |
| Gluteal Region | Buttocks |
| Pelvic Region | Pelvis |
| Pubic Region | Pubic (anterior pelvis) |
| Inguinal Region | Groin |
| Femoral Region | Thigh |
| Crural Region | Anterior Leg |
| Sural Region | Calf |
| Tarsal Region | Ankle |
| Pedal Region | Foot |
| Plantar Region | Sole |
| The four basic building blocks of medical terms: | Word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining terms. |
| Terminologia Anatomica | The worldwide official standard of anatomical vocabulary. |
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