1.1 Basic A&P definitions Flashcards
1
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Anatomy
A
the study of body structure
2
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Physiology
A
the study of body function
3
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reference man
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22 yo, 155 lbs
4
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reference woman
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22 yo, 125 lbs
5
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gross anatomy
A
study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
6
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macroscopic anatomy
A
study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
7
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regional anatomy
A
study of specific regions of the body
8
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systemic anatomy
A
studies the anatomy of the body system by system
9
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microscopic anatomy
A
studies structures too small to be seen by the naked eye
10
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cytology
A
study of cells
11
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histology
A
study of tissues
12
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developmental anatomy
A
studies the structural changes throughout lifespan
13
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embryology
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studies the developmental changes that occur before birth
14
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principle of complementarity of structure and function
A
that structure and function depend on each other
