Chapter 1 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Anatomy
the science of body structures and the relationship among them
Dissection
the careful cutting apart of body structures to study their relationships
Embryology
The first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg.
Developmental biology
The complete development of an individual from fertilization to death.
Cell biology
Cellular structure and functions.
Histology
tissue) Microscopic structure of tissues.
Gross anatomy
Structures that can be examined without a microscope.
Systemic anatomy
Structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory systems.
Regional anatomy
Specific regions of the body such as the head or chest.
Surface anatomy
Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch).
Imaging anatomy
Internal body structures that can be visualized with techniques such as x-rays, MRI, CT scans, and other technologies for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
Pathological anatomy
Structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease.
Molecular physiology
Functions of individual molecules such as proteins and DNA.
Neurophysiology
Functional properties of nerve cells.
Endocrinology
Hormones (chemical regulators in the blood) and how they control body functions.
Cardiovascular physiology
Functions of the heart and blood vessels.
Immunology
The body’s defenses against disease-causing agents.
Respiratory physiology
Functions of the air passageways and lungs.
Renal physiology
Functions of the kidneys.
Exercise physiology
Changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity.
Pathophysiology
Functional changes associated with disease and aging.
Chemical Level
This very basic level can be compared to the letters of the alphabet and includes atoms
Cellular Level
Molecules combine to form cells, the basic structural and functional units of an organism that are composed of chemicals.
