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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is anatomy? | study of the structure of an organism and the relationships of its parts. |
| The word anatomy is derived from Greek word parts that mean | “to cut apart.” |
| Students of anatomy still learn about the structure of the human body by literally cutting it apart. This process... | dissection |
| Anatomy and physiology are subdivisions of biology | the study of life |
| Cells... | smallest and most numerous structural units that possess and exhibit the basic characteristics of living matter. |
| How many cells are there in the body? | 100 trillion! |
| Each cell is surrounded by a membrane and is characterized by a single nucleus surrounded by | cytoplasm |
| body’s largest and thinnest and one of its most important organs | skin |
| The skeletal system provides our body with | shape and stability, as well as the protection of internal organs. |
| The cartilage | connective tissue that is often inserted between the bones that form a joint. |