Exam One Flashcards
anatomy
the study of structure
physiology
the study of function of the body
gross anatomyq
structure and relationship of large body parts that are visible to the unaided eye
regional
refers to all structures in a specific region
ex: biceps femoris, femoral artery, femoral vein
systematic
refers to the study of organ systems
surface
refers to the superficial anatomical markings
ex: brachial, abdominal, pectoral, crural
microscopic anatomy
study of structures that cant be seen without magnification
cytology
study of cells
histology
study of tissues
relationship of microscopic anatomy to gross anatomy
cells make tissues, tissues make organs
levels of organization
atom, cells, tissue, organs, organ systems, organism
list all the organ systems
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive
anatomic position
standing upright, feet parallel, head level and forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward
coronal or frontal
divides body or structure into anterior and posterior parts
transverse or cross
sectional or horizontal - cuts perpendicularly along the long axis of the body or organ
midsagittal or median
divides the body or structure into equal right and left halves
sagittal
divides the bod or structure into unequal right and left halves
anatomic directions
describe structures relative to one another
anterior/posterior
front/back
ventral/dorsal
front/back
superior/inferior
upper/lower
cranial/caudal
closer to head/ closer to tail
medial/lateral
closer to midline/ farther from midline
ipsilateral/ contralateral
same side/ opposite side