Introduction to Anatomy Flashcards
1
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What is anatomy
A
The study of the structure of the human body
2
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The body is split into which 11 basic body systems
A
- Integumentary system
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Cardiovascular system
- Lymphatic system
- Digestive system
- Urinary system
- Reproductive system
- Respiratory system
- Endocrine system
3
Q
What are the 3 subsections of the respiratory system
A
- Nasal and oral cavity
- Lungs
- Bronchial tree
4
Q
What are the 6 subsections of the endocrine system
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- Thymus
- Pituitary gland
- Pancreas
- Ovaries
- Testes
- Thyroid gland
5
Q
What are the subdisciplines of anatomy
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- Gross anatomy
- Regional anatomy
- Systemic anatomy
- Surface anatomy
- Microscopic anatomy
- Other branches
6
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What are the ‘other branches’ of anatomy
A
- Functional anatomy
- Radiological anatomy
- Pathological anatomy
- Embryology
7
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What is gross anatomy
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- Gross = large
- It is the study of body structures that can be examined by the naked eye during dissection
- E.g. bones, muscles, lungs, heart
8
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What is systemic anatomy
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- All organs with related functions are studied together
- E.g. nervous system, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system
9
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What is regional anatomy
A
- All organs present in one body cavity are studied together
- E.g. thoracic cavity, cranial cavity, abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity
10
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What is surface anatomy
A
The study of shapes and markings on the surface of the body that reveal the underlying organs
11
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What are the radiological imaging modalities
A
- Ultrasound imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- X-Ray
