Intro Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
What is anatomy?
A
The study of form
2
Q
What is physiology?
A
The study of function
3
Q
Palpation
A
feeling
4
Q
Auscultation
A
listening
5
Q
Percussion
A
Tapping
6
Q
Gross anatomy
A
Visible to the naked eye
7
Q
Histology
A
Microscopic anatomy
Tissue specimens
8
Q
Dissection
A
Cutting and separating human tissues
9
Q
Comparative anatomy
A
Study of multiple species
10
Q
Regional anatomy
A
Multiple organ systems via region of the body
11
Q
Systematic anatomy
A
One organ system at a time
12
Q
Cytology vs Histology
A
cells vs tissues
13
Q
Name the 11 organ systems: Protection, Support and Movement (3) Internal Communication and Integration (2) Fluid Transport (2) Intake and Output (3) Reproduction (1)
A
Protection, Support and Movement 1. integumentary 2. muscular 3. skeletal Internal Communication and Integration 1. nervous 2. endocrine Fluid Transport 1. lymphatic 2. circulatory Intake and Output 1. urinary 2. respiratory 3. digestive Reproduction 1. reproduction
14
Q
Anatomical Position
A
Standing upright
Feet parallel and on floor
Arms at sides
Head level, looking forward
15
Q
Supinated
A
Palms forward
