Anatomical Terminology

Question 1

Define Anatomy:

Answer 1

Form or structure appearance of organs

Question 2

Define Physiology:

Answer 2

The specific functions of the body’s organs

Question 3

Define Gross Anatomy:

Answer 3

MACRO-scopic Anatomy, visible to the naked eye

Question 4

Define Histology Anatomy:

Answer 4

MICRO-scopic Anatomy, visible through a microscope

Question 5

Define Comparative Anatomy:

Answer 5

Comparing anatomy B/W species

Question 6

Define the Anatomical Position:

Answer 6

Standing upright

Looking forward

Arms at side

Palms facing forward

Feet flat

Toes pointed forward

Question 7

Define Prone:

Answer 7

Lying down, face down

Question 8

Define Supine:

Answer 8

Lying down, facing up

Question 9

Define what anatomical position means

Answer 9

The standard reference position when describing the body and body parts