Intro to Anatomy and Body Systems

A group of organs that work together to perform a vital body function.

• Organelle

• Organism

• Organ system

• Organic

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A part of the body formed of two or more tissues and adapted to carry out a specific function.

• Organ

• Organelle

• Organ system

• Organism

Study of the structures of the body

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Homeostasis

• Feedback mechanism

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Towards the head or above.

• Superior

• Proximal

• Inferior

• Medial

Toward the middle/midline of the body:

• Medial

• Intermediate

• Lateral

• Ipilateral

AWAY from the middle/midline of the body:

• Medial

• Lateral

• Contralateral

• Ipsilateral

Closer to the surface of the body

• Deep

• Medial

• Superior

• Superficial

Front of the body

• Ventral/ Anterior

• Dorsal/ Posterior

• Superior

• Sagittal

Back of the body:

• Ventral/ Anterior

• Dorsal/ Posterior

• Inferior

• Sagittal

Body parts close to the point of reference or close to the origin:

• Proximal

• Ventral

• Distal

• Dorsal