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Henry Bonilla
Human Anatomy Week 6 Study Stack Set 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abdominal | Relating to the stomach |
| Gross Anatomy | Describes the study of the body parts visible to the naked eye. |
| Microscopic Anatomy | The branch of anatomy focused on the study of cells and tissues. |
| Homeostasis | A state of constant balance among all the body systems needed for the body to function correctly. |
| Anatomic Position | Standing erect with feet together, facing the observer, arm at the sides with palms facing forward |
| Mid-sagittal / Median | Divides the body into equal right and left proportions |
| Transverse | Divides the body into superior and inferior parts |
| What makes up the extremities | The arms and legs are the extremities, the points of attachment are the shoulders and hips |
| Distal | Farthest away from the point of attachment. "The wrist is distal to the elbow |
| Organizational pattern of the body | Cells - tissues - organs - systems |