Intro to MSK Flashcards
Define Human Anatomy
the study of the structure of the human body and the relation of its parts
Define the 3 types of Anatomy:
- Gross Anatomy
- Histology
- Cytology
- Gross Anatomy: Macroscopic Anatomy
- Histology: Microscopic Anatomy
- Cytology: Cell Biology
Regional vs. Systemic Anatomy
Regional is by region of the body, while systemic is moving through the systems (ex. osteology, arthrology, etc)
Osteology
Study of Skeletal System
Chondrology
Study of Cartilage
Arthrology
Study of Joints and Ligaments
Myology
Study of Skeletal Muscles
Pulmonology
Study of Lungs and Airways
Cardiology
Study of the Heart
Dermatology
Study of the Integumentary System (Skin)
Gastroenterology
Study of Digestive and Accessory Digestive
Systems
Urology
Study of the Urinary System
Endocrinology
Study of the Endocrine System
Gynecology
Study of the Female Reproductive and Genital Systems
Andrology
Study of the Male Reproductive and Genital Systems
Angiology
Study of the Circulatory System
Neurology
Study of the Nervous System
Anatomical Position
- Standing erect
- Head and Eyes directed forward
- Upper Extremities at the side 4. Palmar surface of hands directed forward
- Lower Extremities together 6. Toes directed forward
Sagittal
“Straight thru;” Runs from the front to back, parallel to the long axis
Coronal
Frontal; Runs side to side, parallel to the long axis
Transverse
Horizontal; Cuts body into upper and lower; Perpendicular to the long axis
Midsagittal (median plane)
Runs front to back in the midline, parallel to the long axis
Oblique
Every other plane other than the main ones (no proper placement)
Dexter
Right
Sinister
Left
Anterior
Front (Ventral)
Posterior
Back (Dorsal)
Superior
Up (Cranial)
Inferior
Down (Caudal)
Medial
Toward the Midline
Lateral
Away from the Midline