lecture exam 1 Flashcards
study of the body structure/ morphology
anatomy
anatomy of the systems of the body; organized by organ systems
systemic anatomy
an approach to anatomic study based on regions, parts, or divisons of the body
regional anatomy
study of external features of the body. deals with anatomical fratures that can be studied by sight (topographic)
surface anatomy
technique used to study structures beneath the skin
palpation
study of cells
cytology
study of tissues
histology
study of structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span, from conception to death
developmental anatomy
conception through birth and up to first year of life
embryology
comparison of structures between animals
comparitive anatomy
study of the functions of the body. chemical reactions within the body
physiology
is the biological study of the activities which take place in a cell to keep it alive.
cell physiology
is the study of the function of the body’s systems.
systemic physiology
study of disease processes
pathological physiology
study of drug actions in the body
pharmacological physiology
method of investigation by cutting open
dissection
method of investigation by use of a microscope
microscopy
method of investigation by x-ray
radiography
method of investigation by cat scans or ct scans
tomography
method of investigation that uses high frequency sound waves
ultrasound
method of investigation that uses radioactive isotopes
scintigraphy
method of investigation that uses magnets and radiowaves
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
basic structure and function in living organisms
cell
levels of organizations
atoms, molecules, organelles