Organization Of The Body PDF
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This document is a chapter on body organization. It discusses the different levels of organization, from cells to tissues, organs, systems, and finally the organism as a whole. It also includes key anatomical directional terms and body planes to facilitate understanding of the topic, as well as an introduction to body cavities and divisions.
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CHAPTER 3 Organization of the Body Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com. Levels of Organization Structural levels of organization Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC a...
CHAPTER 3 Organization of the Body Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com. Levels of Organization Structural levels of organization Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Cells Tissues Organs Systems Organism Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Levels of Organization (cont.) Cells Common elements: Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Cell membrane: Allows certain substances in and out Nucleus: Directs activities within cell Mitochondria: Generate energy for the cell Cytoplasm: Watery fluid that fills spaces outside the nucleus Tissues Cells make up tissue. Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Similar cells work together to perform similar tasks. Four types 1. Muscle 2. Connective 3. Nerve 4. Epithelial Organs Tissues with common functions form organs. Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Organs are structures that perform specialized functions. Examples: brain, stomach, heart Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Each system has its own special purpose. A group of organs forms a system. Systems Anatomic Position Body erect, facing Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com forward Palms facing forward, arms at sides Left and right from subject’s perspective, not observer’s Directional Terms Superior (cranial; Lateral Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com cephalic) Proximal Inferior (caudal) Distal Anterior (ventral) Supine Posterior (dorsal) Prone Medial Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Directional Terms (cont.) Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Body Planes Body Cavities and Divisions Cranial cavity Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Spinal cavity Thoracic cavity Abdominopelvic cavity Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Body Cavities and Divisions (cont.) Body Cavities and Divisions (cont.) Regions Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Hypochondriac Epigastric Lumbar Umbilical Hypogastric Inguinal Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Regions of the Spinal Column Thoracic Cervical Lumbar Coccyx Sacral Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com In the anatomic position, is the big toe medial or lateral to the little toe? Practice Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com In the anatomic position, is the big toe medial or lateral to the little toe? Medial Answer Practice In the anatomic position, the elbow is _____ to the Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com fingers. distal, proximal, lateral, medial Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com In the anatomic position, the elbow is proximal to the fingers. Answer Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com In the anatomic position, the knee is ____ to the hips. Practice Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com In the anatomic position, the knee is distal to the hips. Answer Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Identify these word elements: Chondr/o Inguin/o Cerv/o Myel/o Practice Cyt/o Answer Identify these word elements: Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Cerv/o: neck Myel/o: spinal cord Inguin/o: groin Chondr/o: cartilage Cyt/o: cell Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Identify these word elements: Proxim/o Poster/o Anter/o Neur/o Practice My/o Answer Identify these word elements: Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Anter/o: front, anterior My/o: muscle Neur/o: nerve, neuron Proxim/o: near Poster/o: back, posterior Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Analyze this term: Hypogastric Practice Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Hypogastric means pertaining to below the stomach. Analyze this term: Answer Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Analyze this term: Myalgia Practice Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Myalgia means muscle pain. Analyze this term: Answer Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Analyze this term: Hypochondriac Practice Answer Analyze this term: Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Hypochondriac means pertaining to below cartilage. (This refers to the region below the rib cartilage.) Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Analyze this term: Thoracic Practice Copyright © 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com Thoracic means pertaining to the chest. Analyze this term: Answer