Anatomical Position Flashcards
Define anatomy.
The study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to each other.
Define physiology.
The study of the function of body parts examined at the organ level
Name the subdivisions of anatomy.
Gross/macroscopic anatomy, which can be subdivided into regional anatomy and system anatomy.
Microscopic anatomy.
Define regional anatomy.
Study of all structures in a particular region of the body.
Define system anatomy.
The study of structures found in a particular system.
Define cytology.
The study of cells.
Define histology.
The study of human tissues.
Define pathology.
The study of disease and injury.
Define microbiology.
The study of microorganisms.
T/F: The structure of of a particular body part is not necessarily related to the function of said body part.
F. Form fits function. Anatomy and physiology go hand-in-hand.
Describe the standard anatomical position.
Body is erect, feet are parallel and slightly apart, arms at the side of the body with palms facing forward.
What is the difference between a plane and a section?
The plane is the imaginary cut made through the body, whereas the section is the actual cut made along the plane.
The terms anterior and posterior are interchangeable with which terms?
Ventral and dorsal.
Anterior and posterior sides of the body are made along which plane?
Frontal plane.
What are the three sagittal planes? What do they mean?
Sagittal plane: runs vertically from top to bottom, dividing the body into left and right portions.
Midsagittal/Medial plane: runs vertically from top to bottom, specifically along the midline of the body
Parasagittal: runs vertically from top to bottom, specifically not centred.
