Introduction Terminology Flashcards
Anatomy
branch of science dealing with body structure (morphology)
- especially as revealed in dissection and the separation of parts.
○ Ana=“up”
○ Tomy/tome = “cutting”
Physiology
branch of science/biology dealing with normal functions of living organisms
Pathology
study of diseases of the body
Gross anatomy
macroscopic structures
Surface anatomy
what we can see on the surface, no internal sections
Regional anatomy
based on regions or divisions of the body and their relationship with various structures.
EX. arms and legs are appendages, axis is center core
Radiological anatomy
EX. CT, MRI
Systemic anatomy
organs and tissues
Ex. Organs: (i.e. Integumentary system, digestive, circulatory, nervous system)
Comparative anatomy
comparing one type of anatomy to another
Ex. cats vs humans.
Pathological anatomy
abnormal
Anatomical Position
Reference position needed to study the body.
This means standing, legs together, feet on the floor, hands at sides, palms facing forward (anteriorly), head erect and face forward
What does left and right refer to anatomically ?
Refers to the patients left and right which is opposite for you.
Supine
Face up
Prone
Face Down
What position is a patient usually in for medical imaging?
the patient supine on the gurney. If you are standing at the foot of the bed the patient’s left arm, left ear etc.. are on YOUR right as you look at the patient.
