Anatomy Lab #1: Part 2 Defining Terms

Question 1

Gross Anatomy

Answer 1

study of macroscopic structures or structures without the aid of a microscope

Question 2

Systemic anatomy

Answer 2

The study of specific systems of the body

Question 3

History

Answer 3

Microscopic study of tissue structures

Question 4

Cytology

Answer 4

Microscope study of cells (structures)

Question 5

Embryology

Answer 5

study of development from the fertilized egg to week 8

Question 6

Describe the relationship of the following terms:

Buccal & Inguinal

Answer 6

Superior/Inferior

Question 7

Phalanges and Axillary

Answer 7

Distal/Proximal

Question 8

Antecubital and Coxal

Answer 8

Lateral and Medial

Question 9

Mammary and Lumber

Answer 9

Anterior/Posterior or Superior/Inferior

Question 10

Buccal & Popliteal

Answer 10

Superior/Inferior or Anterior/Posterior

Question 11

Midsagital Plane

Answer 11

Vertical plane that passes directly through the midline of the structure creating equal L and R sides

Question 12

Frontal Plane

Answer 12

Plane that divides the structure into anterior and posterior portions

Question 13

Transverse Plane

Answer 13

Plane that divides the structure into superior and inferior portions

Question 14

Oblique plane

Answer 14

Plane that divides through structure at an angle between the transverse plane and either sagittal or frontal plane

Question 15

What cavities are found in the dorsal body cavity?

Answer 15

Cranial & Spinal/Vertebral

Question 16

What cavities are found in the ventral body cavity?

Answer 16

Thoracic and Abdominopelvic