Ch. 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology Compared Flashcards
Anatomy
They study of structure and form
Physiology
The study of function of the body parts
What is done in the scientific method?
A) Exam natural events through observation
B) Develop a hypothesis for explaining these phenomenon
C) Experiment and test the hypothesis through the collection of data
D) Determine if the data supports the hypothesis or if the the hypothesis needs to be rejected or modified.
What are the two main divisions of microscopic anatomy?
Cytology
Hystology
Cytology
they study of body cells and their internal structure
Kytos
A hollow (cell)
Hystology
They study of body tissue
Histos
Web or tissue
Systemic Anatomy
Study of each functional body system
Regional Anatomy
Study all the structures in a particular body region
Surface Anatomy
Focuses on both superficial and anatomic markings and the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them.
Comparative Anatomy
Examines the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.
Embryology
The discipline concerned with developmental changes from conception to birth.
Embryon
Young one
Pathologic anatomy
Studies all anatomical changes resulting from disease.
Radiographic Anatomy
Investigates the relationship among internal structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures.
Cardiovascular physiology
Examines the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
Neurophysiology
examines how nerve impulses are propagated throughout the nervous system.
Reproductive physiology
Explores how the regulation of reproductive hormones can drive the reproductive cycle and influence sex cell production and maturation.
Pathyphysiology
Investigates the relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to that organ system.
rostral
toward nose or mouth
caudal
toward rear or tail
ipsilateral
on the same side
auricular
visible surface structure of the ear
