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Chapter One: Definition of Anatomy Flashcards

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What is the study of Anatomy?

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The study of structure

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What does anatomy mean in greek?

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To cut apart

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How do anatomists study anatomy

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via structure of individual organs and the relationships between them

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What is Physiology

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the study of the function of body structures

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Anatomy and Physiology similarities

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They describe the different aspects of the body

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Anatomy and Physiology differances

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Anatomy describes what is in the body and how it relates to other parts.
Physiology describes what those parts do.

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Scientific Method

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  1. Observe a natural event
  2. Develop a hypothesis
  3. Test the hypothesis via targeted data collection
  4. reject/modify hypothesis
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Microscopic Anatomy

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the study of microscopic structures in the body

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Gross Anatomy Synonym

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Macroscopic Anatomy

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Gross Anatomy

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studies the relationship of macro body parts

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Approaches to Gross Anatomy

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Comparative
Developmental
Embryology
Regional
Surface
Systemic
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Comparative Anatomy

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compares similarities and differences of anatomy between species

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Developmental Anatomy

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Studies structural change from conception to adulthood

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Embryology

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Studies the development of embryos to infants

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Regional Anatomy

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Studies regional structures in the body

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Surface Anatomy

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Studies superficial anatomic markings

Studies internal structures in relation to the skin

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Systemic

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Studies macro anatomy of each system

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Pathologic anatomy

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studies anatomic change from disease

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Radiographic anatomy st

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Studies relationships among internal structures via MRI, US, or x-ray

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Surgical Anatomy

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studies anatomic landmarks used before and after surgery

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