Medical Terminology Chapter 2 Study Guide
Anatomical Reference Systems (ARS)
A diagram used to show a body part's function and location.
Cytology
Study of cells
Histology
Study of tissues
Glands
An organ that secretes a particular chemical substance
Body Systems
Systems that help the body function
Pathology
Study of the causes and effects of diseases
Anatomy
The study of the structure and function of a living organism.
Physiology
The study of the way that a living organism functions
Anterior
Front
Posterior
Back
Transverse
Extending across something
Proximal
Near the point of origin
Distal
Away from the point of origin
Superior
Higher in position
Anatomical Reference Systems (ARS)
A diagram used to show a body part's function and location.
Cytology
Study of cells
Histology
Study of tissues
Glands
An organ that secretes a particular chemical substance
Body Systems
Systems that help the body function
Pathology
Study of the causes and effects of diseases
Anatomy
The study of the structure and function of a living organism.
Physiology
The study of the way that a living organism functions
Anterior
Front
Posterior
Back
Transverse
Extending across something
Proximal
Near the point of origin
Distal
Away from the point of origin
Superior
Higher in position
