L1: Intro_M Flashcards
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provide a framework that helps us understand the human body
Anatomy and Physiology
studies the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another.
Anatomy
concerns the function of the body, in other words, how the body parts work and carry out their life sustaining activities.
Physiology
when we refer to body structures and physiological values (body temperature, heart rate, and the like), we will assume that we are talking about a healthy young reference man weighing about
70 kilograms (kg)
when we refer to body structures and physiological values (body temperature, heart rate, and the like), we will assume that we are talking about a healthy young reference woman weighing about
57 kilograms (kg)
is the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Gross or macroscopic anatomy
the term ___ (from Greek, meaning “to cut apart”) relates most closely to gross anatomy because in such studies preserved animals or their organs are dissected (cut up) to be examined.
anatomy
Subdivision of Gross Anatomy; all the structures (muscles, bones, blood vessels, nerves, etc.) in a particular region of the body, such as the abdomen or leg, are examined at the same time.
Regional Anatomy
Subdivision of Gross Anatomy; body structure is studied system by system. For example, when studying the cardiovascular system, you would examine the heart and the blood vessels of the entire body.
Systemic Anatomy
Subdivisions of Gross Anatomy; the study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface.
Surface Anatomy
deals with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Microscopic Anatomy
Subdivisions of Microscopic Anatomy which considers the cells of the body
Cytology
Subdivisions of Microscopic Anatomy which is the study of tissues
Histology
traces structural changes that occur throughout the life span.
Developmental Anatomy
a subdivision of developmental anatomy, concerns developmental changes that occur before birth.
Embryology
Branch of Anatomy that studies structural changes caused by disease.
Pathological Anatomy
Branch of Anatomy that studies internal structures as visualized by Xray images or specialized scanning procedures.
Radiographic Anatomy
feeling organs with your hands
Palpation
listening to organs with a stethoscope
Auscultation
Using ___, you can name its parts and describe how they are related
Anatomical terminology
Subdivision of Physiology that concerns kidney function and urine production.
Renal physiology
Subdivision of Physiology that explains the workings of the nervous system
Neurophysiology
Subdivision of Physiology that examines the operation of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular physiology
While ___ provides us with a static image of the body’s architecture, ___ reveals the body’s dynamic and animated workings.
anatomy; physiology