Introduction to AnaPhysio (LECTURE) Flashcards
the study of the structure and relationships between body parts
anatomy
the science of how body parts come together to function, and keep that body alive
physiology
maintain stable, internal conditions no matter what changes are occuring outside the body
homeostasis
hierarchy of organization
- atoms
- cells
- tissues
- organs
- organ systems
- organisms
the effect of the extreme and irreversible loss of homeostasis
death
study of easily observable and large structures
gross anatomy
the study of very small structures and can only be viewed with a microscope
microscopic anatomy
organs that can be found in the left upper quadrant
stomach
liver
pancreas
spleen
left kidney
adrenal gland
organs that can be found in the right upper quadrant
most of the liver
gallbladder
portion of the stomach
portion of the SI
right of kidney
adrenal gland
organs found in the right lower quadrant
appendix
reproductive organs
right ureter
portions of LI and SI
organs found in the left lower quadrant
reproductive organs
left ureter
portions of LI and SI
vertical plane dividing body into left and right portions
sagittal plane
plane that divides the body into equal left and right portions
midsagittal plane
plane that divides the body into left and right portions but is offset from the middle
parasagittal plane
plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions
transverse plane