Lecture 1 Flashcards
Define anatomy.
Study of the structures of the human body at the macro level.
What does it mean to study the human body at the macro level?
Studying organs and systems
What are the two approaches that can be taken to study anatomy?
Regional or systemic
Why study anatomy?
Underpins our knowledge of the body
Necessary to understand structure and function in order to understand:
1. normal systemic interactions in the living and dead
2. Changes and their consequences
What are examples of normal changes to the body?
Evolution, aging, physical training
What are examples of abnormal changes to the body?
Trauma, pathological processes
What is the purpose of the Ontario anatomy act?
Governs the disposition of bodies, including, but not limited to, academic study.
What is forensic anatomy?
Anatomy, study of organs, structures, regions and systems of the human body as applicable to forensic investigation.
What is important to remember about forensic anatomy?
LEGAL not necessarily LETHAL
What roles of the body does forensic anatomy investigate?
Role of the body in:
Identification
Morbidity and mortality
Chain of events
Victim - perpetrator interaction and behaviour
Why study forensic anatomy?
Forensic investigations deal with human interactions
Human body is part of those interactions
Link between structure and function and processes of change
Underpins our interpretations of events in a forensic investigation
What are the two components of forensic anatomy?
Structure and function
forensic significance
Why do we study normal structure and function in a forensic anatomy course?
Understanding what is normal allows us to recognize abnormal structures as trauma, pathology or natural variation
What is forensic significance?
Link between normal structure and function to process resulting in trauma and pathological conditions.
