Chapter 1 Part A: The Human Body -An Orientation Flashcards
Anatomy
The study of bodily structures (what it is)
Gross/macroscopic anatomy
The study of large, visible structures
Regional (gross anatomy)
Looks at all structures in a particular area of the body
System (gross anatomy)
Looks at just one system
Surface (gross anatomy)
Looks at internal structures as they relate to overlying skin
Microscopic
Deals with structures too small to be seen by the naked eye
Cytology (microscopic anatomy)
Microscopic study of cells
Histology (microscopic anatomy)
Microscopic study of tissues
Developmental anatomy
Studies anatomical & physiological development throughout life
Embryology (developmental anatomy)
Study of developments before birth
Principle of Complementarity of Structure and function
-function always reflects structure
-what a structure can do depends on its specific form
What is the first level of structural organization?
Chemical level
atoms, molecules and organelles
What is the second level of structural organization?
Cellular level
single cell
What is the third level of structural organization?
Tissue level
group of similar cells
What is the fourth level of structural organization?
Organ level
2 or more types of tissues