L1- Definition of Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
-tomy means
CUT
Ana- means
APART
scientific study of the body’s structures, their microscopic organization, and the processes by which they develop
Anatomy
Physio- means
NATURE
-ology means
THE STUDY OF
study how the body and its parts work or function
Physiology
study of the body system
systemic anatomy
study of the organization of the body by areas
regional anatomy
a systemic anatomical study of the ______ would consider all of the ____ _____ of the body
muscular system, skeletal muscle
biological study of the activities that take place in a cell to keep it alive
cellular physiology
study of the functions of a specific organs
systemic physiology
examples of systemic physiology
cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, and reproductive physiology