CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
the science of body structures and the relationship among them
Anatomy
the science of body function- how the body works
Physiology
The first eight weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg
Embryology
The complete development of an individual from fertilization to death
Developmental biology
Microscopic structure of tissues
Histology
Structures that can be examined without microscope
Gross anatomy
Structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous system
Systemic Anatomy
Specific regions of the body such as head or chest
Regional Anatomy
Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation
Surface anatomy
Internal body structure that can be visualized with techniques such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans and other technologies for clinical analysis and medical intervention
Imaging anatomy
Structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease
Pathological anatomy
Functions of individual molecules such as protein and DNA
Molecular physiology
Functional properties of nerve cells
Neurophysiology
Hormones and how they control body functions
Endocrinology
Functions of heart and blood vessels
Cardio-vascular physiology
The body’s defenses against disease causing agents
Immunology
Functions of air passageways and lungs
Respiratory physiology
Functions of the kidneys
Renal physiology
Changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity
Exercise physiology
Functional changes associated with disease and aging
Pathophysiology
head
cephalic
neck
cervical
skull
cranial
face
facial
forehead
frontal
temple
temporal
eye
ocular
ear
otic
cheek
buccal
nose
nasal
mouth
oral
chin
mental
breast bone
sternal
armpit
axillary
arm
brachial
front of elbow
antecubital
forearm
antebrachial