Anatomy - Why do we need to know about it? Flashcards
Name some disciplines of anatomy.
Macroscopic Regional Systemic Microscopic Developmental Embryological
What are the levels of organisation in the human body?
Molecules -> Organelles -> Cells -> Tissues -> Organs -> Organ Systems -> Organisms
What is the principle of complementarity?
Function always reflects structure. What things do depends on how they are structured.
What are the sub-sections of the body?
Upper and lower extremities Pelvis and Perineum Thorax Abdomen Head and Neck Back
Give some things that anatomy was essential for accomplishing.
Surgery Medicine Pathology Studying development and evolution Studying sport and performance Aiding people with disabilities Archaeology Art Security
How did anatomy help surgery/medicine?
Help with keyhole surgery. Help recognise anatomical differences. Telling between nerves and blood vessels. Venipuncture. Anaesthesia. Dentistry.
How did anatomy help pathologists?
Help diagnose patients.
Help monitor disease progress.
Help determine cause of death.
How did anatomy help study development and evolution?
Notice commonalities and differences between species.
Notice genetic defect markers.
How did anatomy help sport and performance?
Help sportspeople monitor and measure their techniques and their performance.
Gait analysis (computers monitoring performance).
Minimise sport injury.
How did anatomy aid disabilities?
Help manufacture prosthetics.
Prevent poor posture.
How did anatomy aid archaeology and art?
Inspires art.
Help with carbon dating.
How did anatomy help with security?
Biometrics.
Security using anatomic features.
