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Intro to Human Body-
Ch.1
Term | Definition |
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Anatomy | Study of structures and relationships among structures |
Physiology | Study of structural function |
Four types of Tissue | Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous |
Epithelial | Covers organs, lines hollow organs and cavities |
Connective | Connects organs |
Muscular | Contraction, heat generation |
Nervous | Information transfer via electrical conduction |
Prone Position | Reclining -- Face Down |
Supine Position | Reclining -- Face Up |
Anatomical Position | Standard position -- erect subject, eyes forward, palms outward, etc. |
Trunk | Abdomen, chest, and pelvis |
Upper Limb | Shoulder, armpit, arm (shoulder to elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand |
Lower Limb | Buttock, Thigh, leg, ankle, foot |