Chapter 1 Flashcards
The study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another
Anatomy
The function of the body and how the body parts work and carry out life sustaining activities
Physiology
The study of large visible structures
Macroscopic
All structures in a particular area of the body
Regional anatomy
Looks at just one system
System anatomy
Looks at internal structures
Surface anatomy
Too small to be seen with the naked eye
Microscopic anatomy
Microscopic study of cells
Cytology
Microscopic study of tissues
Histology
Anatomical and physiological development throughout life
Developmental anatomy
The study of development before birth
Embryology
Movement at a cellular level
Contractility
Maintenance of relatively stable internal conditions despite continuous changes in environment
Homeostasis
Body erected, feet slightly apart, palms facing forward with thumbs pointing away from body
Anatomical position
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Anterior
In front
Posterior
Behind
Medial
Middle plane, towards middle
Lateral
Away from midline
Intermediate
Between medial and lateral
Proximal
Closer to origins of body parts or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Distal
Farther away from the origin of a body part or point of attachment
Superficial
Towards or at the surface of the body
