Grand Canyon University BIO 201
Bio 201: Human
Anatomy and
Physiology. Exam 1
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Anatomy Is the science that is concerned with body structures and the
relationships among them
Physiology Is the science that is concerned with the functions of the body
parts
Chemical All atoms and molecules in the body
Cellular All of the cells in the body
Tissue Groups of cells working together to perform a certain
function
Organ Groups of tissue working together to perform a specific
function
System Several related organs that have a common function
Organism All body parts functioning together; a single individual
Anatomical Position The erect position of the body facing forward, feet flat on the
floor, arms at the sides, palms face and eyes facing forward
Superior Toward the head or above other structures
Inferior Away from the head or below other structures
Anterior Toward the front or belly surface
Posterior Toward the back of the body
Medial Toward the midline
Lateral Away from the midline
Intermediate Between two structures
Ipsilateral On the same side of the body
Contralateral On the opposite sides of the body
Proximal Closer to the point of attachment
Distal Farther from the point of attachment
Superficial (external) Towards the body's surface
Bio 201: Human
Anatomy and
Physiology. Exam 1
Review Study Guide
2025/ 2026 | 100%
Verified with Correct
Questions and
Answers | Complete
, Terms in this set (178)
Anatomy Is the science that is concerned with body structures and the
relationships among them
Physiology Is the science that is concerned with the functions of the body
parts
Chemical All atoms and molecules in the body
Cellular All of the cells in the body
Tissue Groups of cells working together to perform a certain
function
Organ Groups of tissue working together to perform a specific
function
System Several related organs that have a common function
Organism All body parts functioning together; a single individual
Anatomical Position The erect position of the body facing forward, feet flat on the
floor, arms at the sides, palms face and eyes facing forward
Superior Toward the head or above other structures
Inferior Away from the head or below other structures
Anterior Toward the front or belly surface
Posterior Toward the back of the body
Medial Toward the midline
Lateral Away from the midline
Intermediate Between two structures
Ipsilateral On the same side of the body
Contralateral On the opposite sides of the body
Proximal Closer to the point of attachment
Distal Farther from the point of attachment
Superficial (external) Towards the body's surface
