Lecture 1 - Principles of Anatomy Flashcards
What is another way of saying gross anatomy?
Macroscopic anatomy
What is morbid anatomy? What is another name for it?
Anatomy of diseased tissues = pathological anatomy
What are the 2 branches of microscopic anatomy?
- Histology
2. Cytology
What is topography anatomy?
That devoted to the determination of the relative positions of various body parts
What is special anatomy?
That devoted to the study of particular organs or parts
What are the 2 contexts necessary to learn anatomy?
- Context in which the terminology can be remembered
2. Context of the structure
What does the prefix “brachio-“ mean?
Arm
What does “common” mean when referring to a body part?
It will bifurcate and branch out
What does “carotid” mean? What does it refer to in anatomy?
Deep sleep
Going to the head
What are surface features?
Surface characteristics that are examinable (visible or palpatable) on a patient’s skin
What is oscultation? How do surface features help determine how to do this correctly?
Listening with stethoscope
Sternum angle level is at the level of the second rib and helps locate where to listen at different intercostal spaces
Is anatomy divided by physio systems?
NOPE
How is the study of anatomy divided?
By regions: upper limbs, thorax, etc.
What are the 6 specifications of the anatomical position?
- Standing erect
- Head, eye, and toes directed forward
- Upper limbs by the side
- Palms facing forward, fingers together
- Lower limbs together with toes pointing forward
- Penis is erect
What is the anatomical position?
Description of any region or part of the body in a specific stance
What are the 3 anatomical planes? Name if done symmetrically for each. Also describe each.
- Sagittal/median plane: cuts body in right and left side
- Transverse/horizontal: cuts body in superior and inferior parts
- Coronal/frontal: cuts body in anterior and posterior parts
Which anatomical plane is rarely used?
Coronal plane
What does anterior mean?
Closer to the front
What does posterior mean?
Closer to the back
What does superior mean?
Closer to the head