Chapter 1 Flashcards
Define anatomy?
“Cutting Open”
The study of the body plans of animals.
Anatomy has been around since?
1600 B.C. Egyptian Era
Define physiology??
The study of function in living things.
Parts of Medical Terminology??
1-word root
2-prefix
3-suffix
4-combining forms
What is the IAT??
International Anatomical Terminology book
Define Gross Anatomy?
Macroscopic Anatomy. Deals with objects that can be seen by the naked eye.
Surface Anatomy??
Features studied w/o cutting open specimen.
Regional Anatomy??
Study based on regions and divisions.
Systemic Anatomy??
Study of body systems.
Microscopic Anatomy??
Study of structure requiring magnification.
Two Microscopic Anatomy subdivisions??
1-Cytology (inside of Cell)
2-Histology (tissue/groups of Cells)
Levels of Organization of Human Body??
- Chemical (Atoms structure)
- Cellular
- Tissue
- Organ
- Organ System
- Organism
List Human Organ Systems??
- Integumentary
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Nervous
- Endocrine (glands.metabolism)
- Cardiovascular
- Lymphatic (fights illness)
- Respiratory
- Digestive
- Urinary
- Reproductive
Define organism??
Highest level of organization.
Define Homeostatic Regulation??
Adjustment of physiological systems in order to maintain Homeostasis.