Chp 1 Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Anatomy
study of body structures
Physiology
study of how living organisms perform there functions
Gross Anatomy
examination of large structures eg. unaided eye
Surface Anatomy
study general form, surface structures
Regional Anatomy
anatomical organization of specific body areas
microscopic anatomy
looking at cell structure
2 types of microscopic anatomy?
cytology, histology
cytology
study of cell structure
histology
study of tissues
cell physiology
study of cell function
systemic physiology
study of body systems
organ physiology
study of function of specific organ
pathophysiology
study of effects disease have on functions of body systems
structure related to ____
function
2 invasive techniques?
surgery, autopsy
Non Invasive Techniques (4)
Inspection, Palpation, Auscultation, Percussion
Inspection
observe body proportions, appearance, posture etc.
Palpation
feel body
Auscultation
listen to body
Percussion
tap body surface
What are 5 medical imaging techniques?
CT scan, Xray, MRI, PET scan, Ultrasound
CT scan name?
computed tomography
CT scan is a ____ xray, produces ___ ____ image, and is ____
moving, soft tissue, 3D
two ways CT scan can display images?
barium swallow, enema
X-ray is a ____ image, has high energy _____ that penetrates _____
2-D, radiation, tissues
Radiopacity
stop passage of X-ray
Radiopaque
absorbs x-ray well
PET Scan is when ____ emit ____ rays
tissues, gamma
Radionuclide
biologically active molecule
Ultrasound produces _______
sound waves
whats the level of body organization? ____ –> ____ –> ___ –> ____ –> ____ –> ____
chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Catabolism is?
breakdown of complex molecules to simple molecules