word roots
The word parts that usually, but not always, indicate the part of the body involved
combining form
A word root that has a vowel, usually the letter "o", put on the end before the addition of another word or a suffix
suffix
The word part attached at the end of a word that usually, but not always, indicated the procedure condition, disorder, or disease
prefix
The word part attached at the beginning of a words that usually, but always, indicates location, time, number, or status
anatomic reference systems
Terms used to describe the location of body planes, directions, and cavities
Structures of the Body
The cells, tissues, and glands that form the body systems that work together to enable the body to function properly
genetics
the genetic components that transfer characteristics from parents to their child
tissues
a group of similarly specialized cells that work together to perform specific functions
glands
A group of specialized cells that is capable of producing secretions
Body Systems and Related Organs
Organs are somewhat independent parts of the body that perform specific functions. Organs with related functions are organized into body systems.
Pathology
the study of the nature and cause of disease that involves changes in structure and function
bones
Act as the framework for the body, protect the internal organs, and store the mineral calcium
bone marrow
Red bone marrow forms some blood cells. Yellow bone marrow stores fat.
Cartilage
Creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of the bones.
joints
work with the muscles to make a variety of motions possible
Ligaments
connect one bone to another
synovial membrane
Forms the lining of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid.
synovial fluid
Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible.
bursa
cushions areas subject to friction during movement
muscles
make body movement possible
fascia
cover
tendons
attach muscle to bone
heart
pumps blood into the arteries
blood vessels
transport blood to and from all areas of the body
arteries
transport blood away from the heart to all parts of the body
capillaries
permit the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and the cells
veins
return blood from all body parts to the heart
blood
brings oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carries away
lymph
the fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissues
lymphatic vessels and ducts
returns lymph from the tissue to the circulatory system
lymph nodes
filter pathogens and harmful substances from the lymph
tonsils and adenoids
protect the entry into the respiratory system
spleen
filters foreign materials from the blood
bone marrow
produces blood cells
lymphocytes
the specialized white blood cells that play an important role in immune reactions
thymus
secretes the endocrine thymosin that aids in the maturation of the T lymphocytes for use by the immune system
immune system
defends the body against harmful substances
nose
exchanges air during inhaling and exhaling; warms, moisturizes, and filters inhaled air
sinuses
produce mucus for the nasal cavities, make bones of the skull lighter, aid in sound production
pharynx
transports air back and forth between the nose and the trachea
larynx
makes speech possible
epiglottis
closes off the trachea during swallowing
trachea
transports air back and forth between the pharynx and the bronchi
bronchi
transports air from the trachea into the lungs
alveoli
air sacs that exchange gases with the pulmonary capillary blood
lungs
bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body