Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Human Anatomy > Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy > Flashcards

Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

Anatomy Defined:

What is Anatomy?

A

the study of a structure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Anatomy Defined:

What is Physiology?

A

the study of a function

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Anatomy Defined:

What is a concept?

A

anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) are interrelated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Anatomy Defined:

What might an anatomist do?

A

might identify the blood vessels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Anatomy Defined:

What might a physiologist do?

A

might describe how the blood vessels distribute blood flow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Anatomy Defined: Categories of Anatomy:

What is microscopic anatomy?

A

looking at structures too small to see with the human eye (requires a microscope)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Anatomy Defined: Categories of Anatomy:

What is gross anatomy?

A

structures that can be seen with the human eye (does not need a microscope)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Anatomy Defined: Gross Anatomy Subdisciplines:

What is comparative anatomy?

A

the similarity of structures

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Anatomy Defined: Gross Anatomy Subdisciplines:

What is Developmental Anatomy?

A

structure changes that occur from conception through maturity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Anatomy Defined: Gross Anatomy Subdisciplines:

What is embryology?

A

a smaller part of developmental anatomy. specifically looking at the structural changes that occur from conception to birth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Anatomy Defined: Gross Anatomy Subdisciplines

What is regional anatomy?

A

looking at the structures in a region

Ex: looking at the upper arm and all the different sections of it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Anatomy Defined: Gross Anatomy Subdisciplines

What is surface anatomy?

A

what you can see on the surface without dissection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Anatomy Defined: Gross Anatomy Subdisciplines

What is systemic anatomy?

A

looks at structures system by system
(basically looking at the structure throughout the whole body)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Structural Organization of the body: Levels of Structural Organization:

Concept:

A

human anatomy can be studied at many levels, and each level is increasingly complex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Anatomical terminology: Anatomical Position:

What does it provide and what are the characteristics?

A

Provides: a common reference
Characteristics: standing upright, feet parallel and on the floor, head level and looking forward, arms at sides, and palms facing forward

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional terminology:

What are the two main body regions?

A

axial region and appendicular region

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional terminology:

What is included in the axial region?

A

the head, neck, and trunk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional terminology:

What is included in the appendicular region?

A

upper limbs and lower limbs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms

Where is the cephalic?

A

head region

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms

Where is the otic?

A

ear region

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms

Where is the frontal?

A

forehead

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms

Where is the occipital?

A

the back of the head

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms

Where is the oral region?

A

the mouth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms

Where is the buccal?

A

the cheek

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the mental?
the chin
26
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the nasal?
the nose
27
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the ophthalmic?
the eyes
28
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the cervical?
the neck region
29
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the pectoral?
the chest region
30
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the umbilical?
the bellybutton
31
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the abdominal region?
abdomen (the ribs to the hips)
32
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the axillary?
armpit region
33
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the vertebral?
the midline of the back
34
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the costal?
the rib
35
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the pelvic region?
the pelvis or the hip region
36
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the gluteal?
the buttock region
37
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the inguinal?
the groin or where the lower limbs connect to the trunk
38
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the lumbar?
the lower back
39
Anatomical Terminology: Regional anatomy - Axial Terms Where is the perineal?
the anus and the external genitalia in the front
40
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the brachial?
the upper arm (from shoulder to elbow)
41
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the antebrachial?
the forearm (the elbow to the wrist)
42
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the carpal?
the wrist region
43
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the cubital?
the back of the elbow (the point of the elbow or the bump)
44
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the antecubital?
the front of the elbow
45
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the palmar?
the palm of the hand
46
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the femoral?
thigh (hip to knee)
47
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the crural?
the knee to the ankle
48
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the popliteal?
the back of the knee
49
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the patellar?
the kneecap
50
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the pedal?
foot region
51
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the plantar?
the sole of the foot
52
Regional Anatomy - Appendicular Terms Where is the cutaneous?
the outer covering of the body
53
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Anterior/ventral:
toward the front of the body
54
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Posterior/dorsal:
toward the back
55
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Superior/cranial (only for head neck and trunk):
above or toward the top
56
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Inferior/caudal (only for head neck and trunk):
low or toward the bottom
57
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Medial:
toward the midline
58
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Lateral:
away from the midline
59
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Intermediate:
in between
60
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Proximal (appendicular only):
closer to the point of attachment
61
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Distal (appendicular only):
further from the point of attachment
62
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Superficial:
closer to the outside of the body
63
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Deep:
further from the external body
64
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Ipsilateral:
ipsilateral on the same side of the body
65
Anatomical Terminology: Directional Terms Contralateral:
contralateral on opposite sides of the body

Human Anatomy (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions