ch 1 the study of human anatomy Flashcards
anatomy
study of the structural basis of body function
gross anatomy
bodily structure that can be observed without magnification
surface anatomy
the external structure of the body, important in conducting physical exams
radiological anatomy
the study of internal structure, using medical imaging techniques
systemic anatomy
the study of one organ system at a time
regional anatomy
the study of multiple organ systems at once in a given region of the body
histology
microscopic anatomy
histopathology
microscopic analysis of diseased tissue
cytology
structure of the function of individual cells
physiology
study of the functional relevance of a structure
functional morphology
functional reasons behind the structure
inspection
looking at the surface appearance
palpation
feeling a structure
auscultation
listening to normal sounds
percussion
tapping and listening
dissection
cutting and separating of tissues
invasive
inserted into the body
noninvasive
no penetration of the body