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Organization of the Human Body/Anatomical (Directional) Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the order of biological organization in the human body? | Atoms → molecules → cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organisms |
| What does superior mean? | Above or toward the head. |
| What does inferior mean? | Below or further from the head. |
| What does anterior mean? | In front; toward the front of the body. |
| What does posterior mean? | Behind; toward the back of the body. |
| What does proximal mean? | Closer to the attachment point of a limb to the trunk. |
| What does distal mean? | Further from the attachment point of a limb to the trunk. |