Intro to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
The definition of Anatomy
To cut apart (disect) and the study of the bodily structure
Anatomy includes
Systemic or Regional, Gross or Microscopic, Developmental, Imaging
Systemic means
all organs
Regional means
section
Imaging means
non invasive such as MRI
The definition of Physiology
Study of nature
The study of Bodily functions include
Cell physiology, Pathophysiology, immunology, exercise physiology
Pathophysiology means
disease
Immunology means
infections
Extension means
opposite of flexion
Flexion means to
flex muscle, opposite of extension
Anterior means
front of body
Posterior means
back of body
Abduction means
away from
Adduction means
toward or together
Pronation means
palms facing downward
Supination means
palms facing upward
The levels of structural Organization are
Chemical, Cellular, Tissue and Organ
Chemical consist of
atoms and molecules
Cellular have
organelles and cells
Tissue have
groups of cells
Organ have
2 or more tissue types, specific functions, and recognizable shape
The 2 levels of structural organization are
System and Organismal
System organization consist of
11 organ systems with common functions
Organismal
has the highest level of all parts of organism
Name the 11 organ systems
Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Reproductive System