The Body as a Whole: Part 1

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Study of structure and the relationship among structures (ana=apart; tomy=to cut)

Question 2

Surface anatomy

Answer 2

Study of the form and marking of the body surface

Question 3

Gross (macroscopic) anatomy

Answer 3

Study of structures that can be examined without the use of a microscope.

Question 4

Systemic anatomy

Answer 4

Study of a specific system of the body such as the digestive system.

Question 5

Regional anatomy

Answer 5

Study of a specific region of the body such as the head or chest.

Question 6

Radiographic anatomy

Answer 6

Study of the body that includes the use of x-rays.

Question 7

Developmental anatomy

Answer 7

Study of development from the fertilized egg to adult form.

Question 8

Embryology

Answer 8

Study of development from the fertilized egg through the eight week in utero.

Question 9

Histology

Answer 9

Microscopic study of tissues

Question 10

Cytology

Answer 10

Microscopic study of cells

Question 11

Pathological anatomy

Answer 11

Study of structural change associated with disease

Question 12

Physiology

Answer 12

The study of the function of body parts, how body parts work.

(physis = nature)

Question 13

Renal physiology

Answer 13

Study of kidney function and urine production

Question 14

Neurophysiology

Answer 14

Explains the workings of the nervous system

Question 15

Cardiovascular physiology

Answer 15

Study of the operation of the heart and blood vessels.

Question 16

Why are anatomy and physiology studied together?

Answer 16

It is difficult to separate anatomy and physiology because each structure has a specific function.

Eg. female vs. male pelvis (childbirth)