Fundamentals of A&P Flashcards
Anatomy
Describes the structures of the body in addition to what they are made of, where they are located, and associated structures
Physiology
Is the study of functions of anatomical structures in addition to the individual and cooperative functions
Human anatomy is also known as
Gross anatomy or macroscopic anatomy
Human anatomy examines…
Large, visible structures
Developmental anatomy
is from conception to adulthood, including embryology
Microscopic anatomy
Examines cells and molecules
Cytology
The study of cells or a cluster of cells
Most common form of cancer cytology testing
Pap smears
Histology
The study of tissues
Physiology is to pathophysiology as Histology is to?
pathology
Physiology and Histology are both studies of…
normalcy whereas pathophysiology and pathology are abnormal
Human physiology is…
The study of how the human body’s systems and functions work together to maintain a stable internal environment
Cell physiology
Looks at the functions of cells
Organ physiology
Looks at the functions of specific organs
Systemic physiology
Looks at the functions of organ systems
Pathological physiology
Looks at the effects of diseases on organs or systems
What are the level of organizations?
Atoms -> Molecules -> Macromolecules -> Cells -> Tissue -> Organ -> Organ system -> Organism
Surface anatomy
Locating structures on or near the body surface
Anatomical landmarks
Anatomical position, supine, prone
Anatomical position
Hands at sides, palms forward
*this is always the reference
Supine
Lying down, face up
Prone
Lying down, face down
What’s a lesion?
Anything that’s a problem internally or externally
…ends up being a tumor, etc.
Ocular/orbital refers to the
eye
Otic refers to the
ear
Buccal refers to the
cheek
Cervical refers to the
neck
Thoracic refers to the
thorax/chest
…anything from the lungs up
Mammary refers to the
breast
Umbilical refers to the
navel
What does the diaphragm do?
It changes the volume of the lungs, which are muscle
The thoracic, mammary, abdominal, and umbilical all refer to the
trunk
Cephalic refers to the
head
Mental refers to the
chin
Axillary refers to the
armpit
Brachial refers to the
arm