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Anatomy The study of the structure of an organism; derived from the greek word "to cut apart"
Anatomical Position Erect standing position with arms to the side, palms facing forward, head and feet pointing forward.
Superior Towards the head
Inferior Towards the feet; lower or below
anterior the front; in front of (ventral)
posterior the back; in back of (dorsal)
proximal toward or nearest the trunk of the body
distal away from or away from the midline
medial towards the midline
lateral toward the outisde of the body; away from the midline
superficial Near the surface
deep further from the surface
Atomic Number number of protons
Mass Number protons + neutrons
Cell The basic structural and functional unit of the body
Cell Components Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus
Four Primary Types of Tissues Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
What is a Tissue? a group of similar cells and their extracellular matrix that performs a specific function
Layers of the Skin stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
Functions of the Skin Protection, Sensation, Thermorgulation, Excretion, Metabolic
Functions of the Skeletal System Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production, and energy storage
Bone Cells osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteocytes, osteoprogenitor cells
Created by: amybretado
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