BJU Chapter 19 Support and Movement

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Study of the shape and structure of an organism and its parts.

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Anatomy

Front

Study of the functions of a living organism and its parts.

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Physiology

Front

Anatomical term meaning "toward the front."

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Anterior

Front

Anatomical term meaning "toward the back"

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Posterior

Front

Anatomical term meaning "upward, toward the head."

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Superior

Front

Anatomical term meaning "downward, toward the feet."

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Inferior

Front

A group of cells that work together to perform a certain function.

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Tissues

Front

Tissues that serve to support, connect, and protect other body structures. Examples include bone, blood, fat, and lymph tissues.

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Connective tissues

Front

Tissues that line the external and internal surfaces of your body. Examples include skin and the linings of your internal organs.

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epithelial tissues

Front

Tissue that contracts either to move your body or to move substances through your body.

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Muscle tissue