Chapter One Terms Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is Anatomy?
The study of structure and form
What is Physiology?
The study of the function of body parts
What is microscopic anatomy?
The study of anatomy that cannot be seen by the unaided eye.
What are the subdivisions of micro-anatomy?
Cytology
Histology
Cytology
The study of body cells and their anatomical structure
Histology
The study of body tissues
What is macro-anatomy? What else is it called?
Anatomy that investigates the structure and relationships of body parts that are visible to the unaided eye.
Gross anatomy
What are the subdivisions of macroanatomy?
Systemic
Comparative
Embryology
Surface
Regional
Systemic Macroanatomy
The study of the anatomy of each functional body system
Regional Macroanatomy
Examines all structures in a particular region of the body as a complete unit
Surface anatomy
Focuses on both superficial anatomical markings and the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them.
Comparative anatomy
Examines the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species
Embryology
Studies development changes occurring from conception to child birth
Pathologic anatomy
Examines anatomic changes resulting from disease
Radiographic anatomy
Investigates the relationships among internal structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures
Cardiovascular physiology
Examines the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
Nuerophysiology
Functioning of the nerves and nervous system organs.
Respiratory physiology
Functioning of respiratory organs.
Reproductive physiology
Explores how the regulation of sex hormones can drive the reproductive cycle and influence sex cell production and maturation
Pathophysiology
Investigates the relationship between functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to that organ system
