Introduction Flashcards
What is the etymology of anatomy?
The word anatomy comes from the Greek “ana”, meaning apart, and “tome”, which is to cut.
Define anatomy.
Anatomy is the science of the structure of the body and the relationship of its parts.
What are the three main sub-disciplines of anatomy?
Embryology, histology and gross anatomy.
What are two synonyms for gross anatomy?
Macroscopic and morphological anatomy.
Define embryology.
Embryology deals with the formation, early growth and development of living organisms.
Define histology.
Histology deals with the microscopic structure and composition of living tissues.
Define gross anatomy.
Gross anatomy deals with the structures that can be distinguished with the unaided eye.
What is the structural organisation hierarchy of the body?
Chemical elements and compounds > Cells > Tissues > Organs > Systems > Body
What are tissues?
Tissues are groups of similar cells and cell products that perform a specific function.
What are organs?
Organs are groups of two or more different tissues functioning together.
What is a cavity?
A cavity consists of two layers separated by lubricating fluid.
What is physiology?
Physiology is the study of the structure and function of living tissues.
Why is embryology important?
How structures form reveals insights into their function within an organism.
Give an example of a model for the structural organisation hierarchy of the body.
A novel, which contains letters, words, sentences, paragraphs, chapters that eventually form the entire book.
What is cytology?
Cytology is the study of living cells.
