chapter 1- introduction to the human body (A&P defined) Flashcards
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Ana
what is the process of cutting ?
Tomy
science of body structures and the relationships among them
deals with structure of body
anatomy
apart
dis
act of cuting
section
careful cutting apart of body structures to study to study their relationships/
dissection
nature
physio
study of
logy
science of body functions
physiology
growth and development of an individual from fertilization to death
developmental biology
- first 8 weeks of growth and development after fertilization of a human egg
-earliest stage of developmental biology
embryology
cellular structure and functions
cell biology
microscope structure of tissues
histology
tissue
hist
structures that can be examined without microscope
gross anatomy
specific regions of the body such as the head or chest
regional anatomy
surface marking of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch)
surface( topographical) anatomy
internal body structures that can be visualized with techniques such as x-rays, MRI,CT scans, and other technologies for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
imaging anatomy
application of anatomy to the practice of medicine, dentistry, and other health related sciences
clinical anatomy
structural changes associated with disease
pathological anatomy
disease
path
functions of individual molecules such as proteins and DNA
molecular physiology
functional properties of nerve cell
neurophysiology
nerve
neuro
hormones and how they control body functions
endocrinology
chemical regulators in the blood
hormones
within
endo
secretion
crin
functions of the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular physiology
heart
cardi
blood vessels
vascular
the body’s defense against disease causing agents
immunology
not susceptible
immun
functions of the air passage ways and lungs
respiratory physiology
breathe
respira
functions of the kidneys
renal physiology
kidneys
ren
changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity
exercise physiology
functional changes associated with dease and aging
pathophysiology