Introduction to Basic Human Anatomy (Lecture 1) Flashcards
Anatomy is the study of what?
The study of the structure of the body
What are some functions that the human body does?
Digestion, respiration, circulation, and reproduction
Physiology is the study of what?
The study of the functions of the body.
The _____ is a chemical and physical machine
Human Body
Anatomy is studied by what?
Dissection
Morph = _____
body form
Ecto = _____
all energy is outgoing
Endo = _____
All energy is stored inside
Meso = ____
In the middle
Ectomorph = _____
Slim person
Endomorph = _______
Fat/big person
Mesomorph = _____
Between slim and fat or “muscular” type
Ectomorphs are more likely to get what infections?
Lung infections
Endomorphs are more likely to get what disease?
Heart disease
What does proximal mean?
Situated nearer to the center of the body
What does the distal mean?
Situated away from the center of the body
Where are the femur and humerus located?
Femur- thigh
Humerus- shoulder to elbow
What is microscopic anatomy the study of?
The study of structures that are not visible to the naked eye. Need a microscope to see them.
Gross Anatomy by systems is the study of what?
The study of organ systems
Gross Anatomy by region is the study of what?
Regions include the trunk, upper member, or lower member
Neuroanatomy studies what system?
Nervous System
Functional Anatomy is the study of what?
The study if relationships between function and structures
The body is orgainized into ___,____,____,______,______
cells, tissues, organs, organ system, total organism
Take time to reflect and study this image
https://www.anatomynote.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/21480/Standard-anatomical-position.jpe
