15Ch, 1: Anatomy and Physiology & Atlas A Flashcards
Structure that can be observed with the naked eye is called ______.
Gross anatomy
What does the word root homeo- mean?
Same
What are the simplest structures considered to be alive?
Cells
Who revolutionized the teaching of gross anatomy?
Vesalius
What is the term related to having the greatest amount of scientific info?
A theory
What is a informed, uncertain,but testable conjecture called?
A hypothesis
What is a self-amplifying chain of physiological events called?
Positive Feedback
________ means studying anatomy by touch.
Palpation
What does the prefix hetero- mean?
Different
A ring-shaped section of the small intestine would be a ________ section.
Transverse
The tarsal region is _____ to the popliteal region.
Distal
The greater omentum is ________ to the small intestine.
Superficial
A ____ line passes through the sternum, umbilicus, and mons pubis.
Midsagital
The _____ region is immediately medial to the coxal region.
inguinal
What area would pain be felt from the gallbladder?
Left hypochondriac region
Which organ system regulates blood volume, controls acid-base balance, and stimulates red blood cell production?
Urinary system
Ventral
Toward the front or belly
Dorsal
Toward the back or spine
Anterior
Toward the ventral side
Posterior
Toward the dorsal side
Medial
Toward the median plane
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Lateral
Away from medial plane
