Ch 1 - a First Look At Anatomy Flashcards
Physiology
Studies the function if body structures
Anatomy
The study if structure
“To cut apart” - Greek meaning
Examine the relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure if the individual organs
Microscopic anatomy
Cannot be observed by unaided eye
Prepare individual cells or thin slices of some part of the body and examine by microscope
Cytology
Microscopic anatomy - cellular anatomy
Study of single body cells and their internal structures
Histology
Study of tissues
Takes a wider approach by examining how groups o specialized cells and their products function for a common purpose
Gross anatomy
Macroscopic anatomy -
Investigates the structure and relationships of large body parts that ARE visible to an unaided eye
Comparative anatomy
Similarities and differences in anatomy species
Developmental anatomy
Changes in structure within an individual from conception through maturity
Embryology
Concerned specifically with developmental changes occurring prior o birth
Regional anatomy
Examines all the structures in a particular region of the body as a complete unit
Ex: skin, connective tissue and fat, bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the neck
Surface anatomy
Examines both superficial anatomical markings and internal body structure as they relate to the skin covering them
Ex: health care providers use surface features to identify and locate specific bony processes at joints as well as to obtain a pulse or a blood sample from a patient
Systemic anatomy
Gross anatomy of each system in the body
Ex: studying the urinary system - kidneys, ureters, urethra, urinary bladder are involved in the examination
Pathologic anatomy
Examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease
Radio graphic anatomy
Studies the relationships among internal structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures
Ex: ultrasound, MRI, X-ray
Surgical anatomy
Anatomic landmarks use before and after surgery
