ch 1 - intro to human body Flashcards
human anatomy
study of the structure of the human body
what are the 2 major types of anatomy?
gross and microscopic anatomy
gross anatomy
examining large structures that can be seen without magnification
what are 5 types of gross anatomy? (PRESS)
- pathological
- regional
- embryology
- surface
- systemic
pathological anatomy (gross)
anatomical changes during illness
embryology (gross)
study of early developmental processes
regional anatomy (gross)
anatomical organization of specific areas of the body
surface anatomy (gross)
the study of the general form of the body’s surface
systemic anatomy (gross)
study of the structure of organ systems
microscopic anatomy
structures we can’t see without magnification
cytology (microscopic)
study of cells
histology (microscopic)
study of the structure of tissues
human physiology
study of the FUNCTION of the human body
pathological physiology
study of the effects of diseases on organ functions or organ systems
what are the 6 levels of organization ?
atoms
cells
tissues
organ
organ system
organism
atom
smallest stable unit of matter
cells
smallest living units in the body
tissue
group of cells working together to perform specific functions
organ
2 or more tissues working together to perform specific functions
organ system
group of organs interacting for a particular function
organism
an individual life form
surface anatomy
locating structures on or near the body surface
anatomical position
hands at sides, palms facing forward, and feet together
what are the 2 anatomical regions?
abdominopelvic quadrants and abdominopelvic regions
abdominopelvic quadrants
right and upper left quadrant, right and lower left quadrant
abdominopelvic regions
divides the abdominopelvic regions into 9 regions