Human Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
It is the scientific discipline that investigates the structure of the body.
Anatomy
The word __ means to dissect, or cut apart and separate, the parts of the body for study
Anatomy
Anatomy covers a wide range of studies, including the ___________, ___________, and __________.
structure of Module body parts, their microscopic organization, and the processes by which they develop.
It is the study of the body by systems, such as the cardiovascular, nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems.
Systemic Anatomy
It is the study of the organization of the body by areas. Within each region, such as the head, abdomen, or arm, all systems are studied simultaneously.
Regional Anatomy
It is the approach taken in this and most introductory textbooks.
Systemic Anatomy
This is the approach taken in most medical and dental schools.
Regional Anatomy
Two general ways to examine the internal structures of a living person
Surface Anatomy and Anatomical Imaging
It is the study of external features, such as bony projections, which serve as landmarks for locating deeper structures
Surface Anatomy
It involves the use of x-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and other technologies to create pictures of internal structures, such as when determining if a bone is broken or a ligament is torn.
Anatomical Imaging
The Study of Nature
Physiology
It is the scientific discipline that deals with the processes or functions of living things.
Physiology
Major goals for studying physiology
(1) to understand and predict the body’s responses to stimuli
(2) to understand how the body maintains internal conditions within a narrow range of values in the presence of continually changing internal and external environments.
Human Physiology
The study of a specific organism, the human, whereas cellular physiology and systemic physiology are subdivisions that emphasize specific organizational levels.
