Chapter 1 Flashcards
Embryology
(Anatomy branch) first eight weeks of development after fertilization off human egg
Endocrinology
(Physiology branch) function of the endocrine system hormones
Developmental biology
(Anatomy) study of the whole developmental process from fertilization until death
Cell biology
(Anatomy) study of the cellular function and structure
Histology
(Anatomy) structure studying of tissues under microscope
Gross anatomy
(Anatomy) structure study without microscope
Systemic anatomy
Structure study of a specific system.
Regional anatomy
Study of specific regions of the body
Surface anatomy
Surface markings to know the internal structure, using visualization and palpation
Imaging anatomy
Studying the internal structure, using techniques like x-rays, MRI and CT scans
Pathological anatomy
Studying the structure changes associated with disease
Molecular physiology
Studying the function of an individual molecule like DNA and proteins
Neurophysiology
Studying the functions of the nervous system
Cardiovascular physiology
Functions of the cardiovascular system
Immunology
What is defense against disease, causing agents
Respiratory physiology
Functions of the respiratory system
Renal of physiology
Function of the kidneys
Exercise physiology
Cell and organ changes in function due to muscular activities
Pathophysiology
Function changes against the disease
Normal calcium level in the blood
9-11mg/100ml
Normal glucose level in the blood
70-110mg/100ml
Midsagittal plane, section
Divides into exactly left and right(median)
Sagittal
Divide into left and right
Frontal plane
Aka: coronal
1 Anterior (ventral )
2 posterior( dorsal)
Transverse plane
Aka: cross
1superior ( cephalic, cranial)
2 inferior ( caudal)
