1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Human Anatomy
the scientific study of the body’s structures
the scientific study of the body’s structures
Human Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
the study of the larger structures of the body visible without the aid of magnification
the study of the larger structures of the body visible without the aid of magnification
Gross Anatomy
Microscopic Anatomy
the study of structures that can be observed only with the use of magnification
the study of structures that can be observed only with the use of magnification
Microscopic Anatomy
Regional Anatomy
the study of the interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region (such as the abdomen)
the study of the interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region (such as the abdomen)
Regional Anatomy
Human Physiology
the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life
the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life
Human Physiology
Homeostasis
the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things
the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things
Homeostasis