Glossary and AudioGlossary for Topic 1 PDF
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This document is a glossary of terms relating to anatomy and body structures. It defines key terms such as homeostasis, macroscopic, microscopic, and anatomical position. The document is useful for students studying biology or related subjects at secondary school level.
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**Glossary and AudioGlossary for Topic 1** [[Printer-friendly version]](https://moodle.curtincollege.edu.au/mod/glossary/print.php?id=256861&mode&hook=ALL&sortkey&sortorder&offset=0&pagelimit=10) Homeostasis The maintenance of a constant and stable environment inside the body. ------...
**Glossary and AudioGlossary for Topic 1** [[Printer-friendly version]](https://moodle.curtincollege.edu.au/mod/glossary/print.php?id=256861&mode&hook=ALL&sortkey&sortorder&offset=0&pagelimit=10) Homeostasis The maintenance of a constant and stable environment inside the body. --------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macroscopic Structures (such as tissue and organs) that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye Microscopic Structures (such as tissues and cells) that are so small they must be visualised using a microscope Organism A living thing Anatomical Position When a person is standing upright, with their head facing forward, feet forward, hands by their sides and palms facing forward Anterior A directional term meaning closer to the front of the body. Posterior A directional term meaning closer to the back of the body. Superior A directional term meaning above, relative to another structure. Inferior A directional term meaning below, relative to another structure. Medial A directional term meaning closer to the midline of the body. Lateral A directional term meaning further away from the midline of the body Sagittal A plane running vertically through the body separating it into a left and right half Transverse A plane running horizontally through the body separating it into a superior and inferior half Diaphragm A thin skeletal muscle involved in breathing, it separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity. Visceral Relating to the internal organs Parietal Relating to the wall of a cavity Serous Membrane A thin cellular sheet that lines organs and cavities of the body. Medulla The inner (or middle) part of an organ Cortex The outer (or peripheral) part of an organ Click [[HERE]](https://quizlet.com/69777995/compendium-one-flash-cards/) for the AUDIOGLOSSARY Top of Form Search full text Bottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form
