Module 1 Flashcards
Embryology
The first 8 weeks of development
Subdivisons of Anatomy:
- Embryology
- Developmental Biology
- Cell Biology
- Cell Biology
- Histology
- Surface Anatomy
- Gross Anatomy
- Systemic Anatomy
- Regional Anatomy
- Radiology Anatomy
- Pathological Anatomy
Developmental Biology
Development in all stages
Cell Biology
Cell structure and function
Histology
Microscopic structure of tissues
Surface Anatomy
- surface markings of the body
- observed through visualization and palpitation (perception by touch)
Gross Anatomy
Structure viewed without a microscope
Systemic Anatomy
Structure of Specific Systems
Radiographic Anatomy
Body structures visualized with x-Ray, MRI, or CT
Pathological Anatomy
Structural changes with disease
Subdivisions of Physiology
Neurophysiology Endocrinology Cardiovascular physiology Immunology Respiratory Physiology Renal Physiology Exercise Physiology Pathophysiology
Neurophysiology
Functional properties of nerve cells
Endocrinology
Hormones and how they control the body functions
Cardiovascular Physiology
Function of the heart and blood vessels
Immunology
How the body defends itself against disease causing agents