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Marcela Becerra
Anatomy Study Set 1 Week 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The 4 major tissues | Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous |
| Anatomy | The study of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts. |
| physiology | The science that deals with the functions of the living organisms and its parts. |
| Atoms | Tiny spheres of matter so small they are invisible to the naked eye |
| cells | the smallest and most numerous structural units that posses and exhibit the basic characteristics of living matter. |
| Tissue | A group of similar cells that develop together to perform a certain function. |
| Organ | Structure made up of several different kinds of tissues. |
| Anatomical position | Erect standing posture with arms at sides and palms turned forward. |
| 3 major body planes | sagittal, coronal , and transverse |
| The 2 major cavities of the ventral cavities | Thoracic cavity / Abdominopelvic cavity |