Anatomy Unit 1 key terms

5. Farther away from the point of attachment on the body.
10. A state in which the body maintains a relatively constant and stable internal environment.
13. The chemical processes taking place in the human body to maintain life.
17. Below or toward the feet.
18. A location closer to the point of attachment on the body.
19. Toward the head of an organism.
20. The branch of science concerned with the structure of the body of living organisms.
22. Refers to the back of the body in anatomical position.
23. Toward the tail or hind part of an organism.

1. Toward the middle or midline of the body.
2. An organisms ability to evolve or be modified to better survive in its environment.
3. Further away from the midline of the body.
4. A collection of similar cells, that work together to perform a specific function.
6. Towards the top of the body.
7. The study of the structure, function and behavior of cells.
8. Toward the back of the body.
9. The study of the functions of the human body.
11. Nearer the front of the body.
12. The front or belly side of an organism.
14. A positon of the body lying flat on one’s back with their face facing upward.
15. The study of the composition, function and organization of tissues within the body.
16. Body position where a person lies face down.
21. A collection of tissues that are jointed in a structural unit to serve a common function.
24. Refers to structures that are located further away from the surface of the body.