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The human body is organized into several levels, from simplest to most complex, starting with the ______ level: atoms and molecules
chemical
The ______ cavity contains the brain and spinal cord
dorsal
The ______ region includes the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen
axial
The ______ direction is towards the front
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The ______ plane divides the body into left and right halves
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The ______ level is composed of groups of similar cells
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The ______ cavity contains the lungs, heart, and major blood vessels
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The ______ direction is towards the midline
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The ______ level is the entire human body
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The ______ region includes the upper and lower limbs
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Study Notes
Organization of the Human Body
- The human body is organized into several levels, from simplest to most complex:
- Chemical level: atoms and molecules
- Cellular level: cells
- Tissue level: groups of similar cells
- Organ level: structures composed of two or more types of tissues
- Organ system level: groups of organs that work together
- Organismal level: the entire human body
Body Cavities
- The human body has two main cavities:
- Dorsal cavity: contains the brain and spinal cord
- Ventral cavity: contains the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
- Thoracic cavity: contains the lungs, heart, and major blood vessels
- Abdominopelvic cavity: contains the digestive organs, kidneys, and reproductive organs
Body Regions
- The human body can be divided into several regions:
- Axial region: includes the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen
- Appendicular region: includes the upper and lower limbs
- Upper limb: includes the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand
- Lower limb: includes the hip, thigh, leg, and foot
Body Directions
- Anatomical directions are used to describe the location of body structures:
- Superior: towards the head
- Inferior: towards the feet
- Anterior: towards the front
- Posterior: towards the back
- Medial: towards the midline
- Lateral: away from the midline
- Proximal: towards the trunk
- Distal: away from the trunk
Body Planes
- The human body can be divided into three main planes:
- Sagittal plane: divides the body into left and right halves
- Frontal plane: divides the body into anterior and posterior halves
- Transverse plane: divides the body into superior and inferior halves
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Description
Understand the organization of the human body, from the chemical level to the organismal level, including body cavities, regions, directions, and planes. Learn the anatomical terminology and relationships between different body structures.
