A&P U1 Interim #1 Flashcards
Anatomy
study of (bodily) structures
Physiology
study of (bodily) functions
How does A&P connect/work together?
Anatomy is the result of physiology while physiology is made possible by anatomy (both A&P go hand in hand in allowing the body to function properly!)
What are the levels of organization in the human body? Explain each.
- Atom
- Molecule/macromolecule (protein, DNA, RNA, etc.)
- Organelles (makes cells mitochondria, lysosome, Golgi Apparatus)
- Cell (performs the basic function of life, the smallest unit of an organism)
- Tissue (group of similar cells muscular, nervous, etc.)
- Organ (cluster of tissues & each with specialized function heart, lungs, etc.)
- Organ system (each w/ unique purpose circulatory, respiratory, etc.)
- Organisim
Axial
the axis of the body/the bones that make up the central core of the body; consists of the skull, the ossicles (inner ear), the hyoid bone (supports the tongue), vertebral column, ribs, sternum
Appendicular
attachments to the axial skeleton (e.g. coxal/”hip” bone)
Acromial
point of the shoulder, stabilizes the shoulder girdle
Antebrachial
pertaining to the forearm (radius & ulna)
Antecubital
anterior surface of the elbow pulse = press above anticubital region
Axillary
pertaining to the armpit
Brachial
upper arm between the shoulder and elbow
Buccal
the cheek
Carpal
the wrist
Cervical
the neck
Coxal
pertaining to the hip
Crural
the leg between the knee & foot
Digital
the fingers/toes
Femoral
the thigh region
Frontal
the forehead region
Hallux
big/”great” toe
Inguinal
groin area
Mammary
the breast region
Mental
the chin region
Nasal
nose
Vibrissae
nasal hairs
Oral
mouth
Orbital
bony eye socket, houses the eyeball
Palmar
palm of the hand
Patellar
anterior kneecap/the front of the kneecap
Pedal
the foot (we are bipedal organisms)
Pelvic
pelvis region
Fibular
side of the leg