Body Structures and functions 12th edition

abdominal cavity - Contains stomach, small intestines, spleen, and liver, and gallbladder abdominopelvic cavity - contains both the abdominal and pelvic cavities Anabolism - constructive chemical processes that use food to build the complex material of the body anatomical position - To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward Anatomy - study of the shape and structure of an organisms body and relationship of one body part to another Anterior (ventral) - front or in front of (ex. knees are located on the anterior surface of the human body) Biology - The study of life Catabolism - useful breakdown of food material resulting in the release of energy Cell - The basic unit of structure and function in living things Cephalic - skull or head comparative anatomy - The comparison of body structures and how they vary among species coronal (frontal) plane - divides body into anterior and posterior cranial cavity - contains the brain Cytology - study of structure and function of cells Deep (internal) - Away from the surface of the body (Ex: The heart lies deep to the sternum.) dermatology - study of the integumentary system (skin, hair, and nails) Developmental Anatomy - studies the growth and development of an organism during its lifetime