Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

BIO65 > Chapter 1 The Study of Human Anatomy > Flashcards

Chapter 1 The Study of Human Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

Human Anatomy

A

The study of the structural basis of body function

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Gross Anatomy

A

The study structure visible to the naked eye (i.e surface observation, dissection, X-rays, and MRI scans

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Surface anatomy

A

External structure of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Radiologic anatomy

A

The study of internal structure, using X-rays and other medical imaging techniques

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Physiology

A

Study of the functional relevance of a structure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Systemic anatomy

A

Study of one organ system at a time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Regional anatomy

A

Study of multiple organ systems at once in a given region of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Histology

A

The microscopic structure of tissues and organs; the study of such structure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Cytology

A

Study of the structure and function of individual cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Inspection

A

Looking at surface appearance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Palpation

A

Feeling a structure with the hands

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Auscultation

A

Listening to the natural sounds made by the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Percussion

A

Taps on the body, feels for abnormal resistance, and listens to the emitted sound for signs of abnormalities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Dissection

A

Cutting and separating of the tissues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Radiology

A

Branch of medicine concerned with producing images of the interior of the body (X-rays, sonography, MRI, CT, and PET)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Non-invasive

A

Does not involve any penetration of the skin or body orifices

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Invasive

A

Inserted into the body

18
Q

Radiography

A

-The use of X-rays to form an image of the interior of the body
-Contrast medium; for visualization of hollow organs
-Angiography; the examination of blood vessels

19
Q

The study of the organization and form of body structures is called _____.

A

Anatomy

20
Q

True or False: A tissue is more complex than an organ

A

False

21
Q

A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an ______.

A

Organ System

22
Q

Any anatomical structure that is composed of at least two different tissue types, has recognizable structural boundaries, and has a discrete function different from the structures around it is a(n) _________.

A

Organ

23
Q

An organelle is best described as ______.

A

a microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual function

24
Q

The study of the makeup and organization of body structures is called human_______

A

anatomy

25
Q

The smallest particle of matter with unique chemical properties is a(n)

A

atom

26
Q

How is the hierarchy of the body organized?
Top being least complex and bottom most complex

A

Atom
Cell
tissue
organ
organ system
organism

27
Q

Two or more atoms joined by chemical bonds would form a(n)

A

molecule

28
Q

A group of organs working together for a coordinated function is an organ ______

A

system

29
Q

Identify the human organ systems classified in internal communication and integration.

A

Nervous System
Endocrine System

30
Q

Systems of protection, support, and movement

A

Integumentary, skeletal, muscular

31
Q

System of internal communication and integration

A

Nervous & Endocrine System

32
Q

System of fluid transport

A

Circulatory & Lymphatic

33
Q

System of intake and output

A

Respiratory, Urinary, Digestive

34
Q

An organ is best described as which of the following?

A

A structure composed of at least two different tissues, with recognizable boundaries, and with a discrete function

35
Q

The common frame of reference used by anatomists to describe the relationship between body parts is called _____ position

A

anatomical

36
Q

A microscopic structure in a cell that carries out individual functions is known as a ______

A

Organelle

37
Q

Sagittal Plane

A

divides body or an organ into any right and left portions

38
Q

Frontal Section

A

Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

39
Q

Transverse Section

A

Cut made along a horizontal plane to divide the body into upper and lower regions

40
Q

What is the smallest particle of matter with a unique chemical identity

A

Atom

41
Q

Two or more atoms joined by chemical bonds would form a(n) ________

A

molecule

42
Q

An anatomical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves is _______, while a plane that divides the body into unequal right and left portions is ________

A

midsagittal, parasagittal

BIO65 (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions