Chapter 1 - The Human Body: An Orientation

Question 1

anatomy

Answer 1

study of the structure of the human body

Question 2

morphology

Answer 2

the science of form

Question 3

physiology

Answer 3

study of body function

Question 4

functional anatomy

Answer 4

a description of the anatomy of a body part accompanied by an explanation of its function, emphasizing the structural characteristics that contribute to that function

Question 5

Gross Anatomy

Answer 5

(gross = large)
study of body structures that can be examined by the NAKED EYE

Ex: bones, lungs and muscles

Question 6

dissection

Answer 6

“cut apart”

when connective tissue is removed from between the body organs so that the organs can be seen more clearly. Then, the organs are cut open for viewing

Question 7

regional anatomy

Answer 7

all structures in a single body region, such as the abdomen or head, are examined as a GROUP

Question 8

systemic anatomy

Answer 8

all the organs with related functions are studied together

EX:
muscular system ==> look at all the muscles of the body

BEST FOR RELATION STRUCTURE TO FUNCTION

Question 9

surface anatomy

Answer 9

study of shapes and markings (landmarks) on the surface of the body that reveal the underlying organs

used to identify the muscles that bulge beneath the skin in weight lifters
clinicians use to locate blood vessels for placing catheters, feeling pulses, and drawing blood

Question 10

microscopic anatomy or histology

Answer 10

“tissue study”

study of structures that are so small they can be seen only with. a microscope
==> cells and cell parts, groups of cells (TISSUES) and the microscopic details of the organs

Question 11

developmental anatomy

Answer 11

traces the structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span and the effects of aging

Question 12

embryology

Answer 12

study of how body structures form and develop BEFORE birth

helps understand the complex design of the adult human body and helps to explain birth defects

Question 13

pathological anatomy

Answer 13

deals with the structural changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by disease

(pathology = study of disease)

Question 14

radiographic anatomy

Answer 14

study of internal body functions by means of X-ray studies and other imaging techniques

Question 15

Functional morphology

Answer 15

explores the functional properties of body structures and assesses the efficiency of their design