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Chapter 1
Organization of the Body
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transverse Plane | The plane that divided the boy to upper and lower parts. |
| Coronal Plane | The plane that divides the Body as front and back. |
| Sagittal Plane | The plane that divides the body into left and right. |
| Anatomy | The study of the structure of a living organism. |
| Physiology | The study of the function of a living organism. |
| Cells | The smallest unit that possesses and exhibits characteristics of life |
| Smallest to largest structural organization of the human body | Molecules-Cells-Tissue-Organ-Organ System-Organism |
| What are the characteristics of life? | Growth, conductivity, responsiveness, respiration, digestion, absorption,excretion, secretion, circulation, reproduction |
| What are the characteristics of anatomical positioning? | Body standing/erect, arms to the side with palms facing forward, head and feet facing forward |
| What are the two largest body cavities? | Dorsal cavity and Ventral cavity. |