Chapter 1- Structural Units Flashcards
Anatomy
shape and structure of an organisms body
Physiology
function of each body part
Gross Anatomy
study of large and easily observable structures
Microscopic Anatomy
use of of microscopes to see minute details
Developmental Anatomy
growth and development during a lifetime
Comparative Anatomy
comparing human with animals
Systematic Anatomy
study of the structure and function of organs and organ system
Anterior
front
Ventral
front of
Posterior
back
Dorsal
back of
Cranial
“head end”
Caudal
“tail end “
Superior
above
Inferior
below another
Medial
midline
Lateral
away from the midline
Proximal
closes to trunk
Distal
farthest from trunk
Superficial
on or near surface
External
deep (internal)
Saggital Plane
right and left parts
Midsaggital Plane
equal left and right parts
Coronal(frontal) plane
front and back parts
Transverse
top and bottom parts
Oblique
angle cut
Dorsal Cavity
made up of the brain and spinal cord
Thoracic Cavity
made up of hearts and lungs
Adominopelvic Cavity
stomach,liver,etc.
Orbital Cavity
eyes, eyeball muscles, optic nerves