Intro Material Flashcards
Anatomy is the study of what?
External Structures
Internal Structures
Relationship between body parts
Observation of the human body (Large/Gross Functions)
Physiology is the study of what?
How the body functions
Mechanisms in the body
Microscopic Anatomy
Study of structures that cannot be seen without magnification
Cytology
Study of Cells
Histology
Study of Tissues
Macroscopic Anatomy
Study of structures that can be seen without magnification
Surface Anatomy
superficial anatomical markings.
Regional Anatomy
All structure in a specific area of the body whether they are superficial or deep.
Landmarks to orient the body
Surface Anatomy
Study of Skin or Bone tissue
Histology
Anatomical position
All anatomical positions refer to this regardless of actual position.
Body erect
Head, eyes, palms, and toes face forward.
Arms at side
Superior
Higher
Inferior
Lower
Proximal
Close to thorax
Distal
Distant from thorax
Anterior
Front
Posterior
Back
Medial
Mid-line. Nose is medial
Lateral
Away from mid-line. Arm is lateral from the nose.
Afferent
toward
Efferent
away from
Ventral
front (anterior)