Chapter 1: Introduction To Anatomy

Question 1

Anatomy definition

Answer 1

The study of form (structure)

Question 2

Anatomy subfields

Answer 2

Gross, microanatomy, radioimaging, pathological anatomy

Question 3

Gross

Answer 3

Observations made using the naked eye (regional, systemic)

Question 4

Microanatomy

Answer 4

Cytology, histology

Question 5

Levels of organization

Answer 5

Molecular, cellular, tissues, organs, organ systems (12), organisms

Question 6

Transverse (cross)

Answer 6

Divides the body into superior (cranial) and inferior (caudal) aspects

Question 7

Frontal (coronal)

Answer 7

Divides the body into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) aspects

Question 8

Longitudinal

Answer 8

Divides the body into left and right aspects

Question 9

Oblique

Answer 9

Diagonal section that divides the body/structure into superior and inferior aspects

Question 10

Directional terms

Answer 10

Distal, proximal, medial, lateral, superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, superficial, deep

Question 11

Distal

Answer 11

Further away from the origin of a structure or limb

Question 12

Proximal

Answer 12

Closer to the origin of a structure or limb

Question 13

Medial

Answer 13

Closer towards the midline of a structure or region

Question 14

Lateral

Answer 14

Further away from the midline of a structure on region