Lecture 1 + 2 Flashcards
Anatomy
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What is anatomy?
The structures of the human body
Physiology
Functions of the human body
Gross anatomy
Study of visible structures in the body such as Michele’s and bones
CAN BE EXAMINED WITHOUT A MAGNIFYING GLASS
Microscopic anatomy
branch of anatomy that uses microscopes to examine small structures of the body (like cells and tissues)
Comparative anatomy
Studies the similarities and differences in body structures of different animal species
Developmental anatomy
Study of structural changes of an organism - occur from fertilization to adulthood
Regional anatomy
Branch of anatomy that deals with the regions of the body
Systematic anatomy
Focuses on studying the body’s structures based on specific organ systems
Surface anatomy
Study of the bodies external features - by sight not dissection
Embryology
studies the development of an organism from the fertilization of the egg to the fetus stage
Structural organization of the human body
- Chemical level
- Cellular level
- Tissue level
- Organ level
- Organ system level
- Organismal level
What are tissues composed of?
Cells!
What are organs composed of?
Tissues!
Why is the cell important
Takes in nutrients and convert nutrients into energy
Metabolism
All physical and chemical processes of an organism to metabolize, grow, and reproduce
Adaptation
Physical features/structures in the body that have changed/evolved over time
Responsiveness
How an organism responds to its environment
Regulation
How our bodies regulate to maintain homeostasis
Reproduction
mitosis, meiosis - production of offspring
What are the 3 anatomical planes?
- Coronal/Frontal
- Transverse/Horizontal
- Saggital/Midsaggital
Coronal/Frontal
divides ant. / post.
Saggital/ Midsaggital
Divides left/right section of the body
Axial region
-head
-neck
-trunk
