Introduction to Anatomy Flashcards
What is Anatomy?
the study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another
What are the branches of Anatomy?
- macroscopic/gross anatomy 2. microscopic anatomy 3. developmental anatomy/embryology
What are the branches of Gross Anatomy?
regional, systemetic, surface
Define the branches of each of Gross Anatomy?
- regional - all structures in one part of the body, according to the natural, main subdivisions of the body (head and neck, upper limb, thorax, etc.) 2. systemic - according to the various systems of the body (skeletal, muscular, digestive, etc.) 3. surface - study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin
What are the type of Microscopic Anatomy?
- cytology - study of cells 2. histology - study of tissues
What is Developmental Anatomy?
traces structural changes throughout life
What is Embryology?
the study of developmental changes of the body before birth
Why is knowledge of the anatomy of the human body important in medical training?
provides the setting for events
Which type of plane would include the entire length of the vertebral column?
median saggital
Which types of planes would pass through both shoulder joints?
frontal/coronal
Which type of plane is transverse to (a) the little finger, (b) the big toe, and (c) the neck?
(a) horizontal (b) coronal (c) horizontal
How is the thigh moved into a position of flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation?
the thigh is moved laterally and is rotated around a longitudinal axis so that its front face moves laterally
Which is the most important book ever written on anatomy and when was it published?
On the Fabric of the Human Body 1543
Was the circulation of the blood appreciated at the time of Vesalius?
no
