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PHS Ch 5
Medical Terminology and Body Organization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdominal region | one of nine equal areas of the abdomen that are named and used as reference points when discussing the body. |
| anatomy | the physical structures or parts of the body. |
| body plane | a flat or level surface seen by cutting away part of the body through surgery or medical imaging to serve as a point of reference when discussing anatomy. |
| body region | an area of the body with a specific name, which is used as a reference point when discussing anatomy. |
| body system | a group of organs working together to perform a vital function in the body. |
| cell | a small group of organelles that fulfill a specific purpose and are held together by a membrane |
| medical terminology | special vocabulary that is used in healthcare and is often formed from Latin and Greek word parts |
| mnemonic device | a learning tool that helps students memorize information. |
| organ | a distinct body structure made of different tissues working together for the same purpose. |
| organelle | a part of a cell that has a specific task. |
| physiology | the functions or inner workings of the body. |
| standard anatomical position (SAP) | the agreed-upon reference for body position when studying anatomy; standing erect on two legs, facing frontward, with the arms at the sides and palms facing forward. |
| tissue | a group of cells of the same type working together for the same purpose. |
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