Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is anatomy?
the study of internal and external structures in the body and the physical relationships among body parts
What is physiology?
Physiology is the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions
What is gross anatomy?
involves the examination of relatively large structures and features usually visible with the unaided eye. There are many different forms of gross anatomy
What is another name for gross anatomy?
macroscopic anatomy
Name 5 types of gross anatomy
- surface anatomy
- regional anatomy
- systemic anatomy
- developmental anatomy
- clinical anatomy
What is surface anatomy?
Surface anatomy is the study of general form and superficial markings.
What is regional anatomy?
Regional anatomy focuses on the anatomical organization of specific areas of the body, such as the head, neck, or trunk.
What is systemic anatomy?
Systemic anatomy is the study of the structure of organ systems, which are groups of organs that function together in a coordinated manner.
What is developmental anatomy?
Developmental anatomy describes the changes in form that occur between conception and physical maturity.
What is clinical anatomy?
Clinical anatomy includes a number of subspecialties important in clinical practice. Examples include pathological anatomy (anatomical features that change during illness), radiographic anatomy (anatomical structures seen using specialized imaging techniques), and surgical anatomy (anatomical landmarks important in surgery).
What is microscopic anatomy?
Microscopic anatomy deals with structures that cannot be seen without magnification
What are the two major divisions of microscopic anatomy?
- Cytology
- Histology
What is cytology?
Cytology is the study of the internal structure of individual cells
What is histology?
Histology is the examination of tissues
What is tissue?
Tissues are groups of specialized cells and cell products that work together to perform specific functions
