Intro to Gross Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
provides information on what lies under the skin and what structures are perceptible to touch in the living body at rest and action
A
surface anatomy
2
Q
use of a stethoscope to listen to the functioning parts of the body
A
auscultation
3
Q
study of body’s organ systems and interactions between them
A
systemic anatomy
4
Q
places emphasis on structure and function; application of anatomical knowledge in medical practice
A
clinical anatomy
5
Q
divides body into left and right
A
median plane
6
Q
divides body into front and back
A
frontal plane
7
Q
divides body into anterior and posterior
A
transverse plane
