lecture exam 1 Flashcards
study of the body structure/ morphology
anatomy
anatomy of the systems of the body; organized by organ systems
systemic anatomy
an approach to anatomic study based on regions, parts, or divisons of the body
regional anatomy
study of external features of the body. deals with anatomical fratures that can be studied by sight (topographic)
surface anatomy
technique used to study structures beneath the skin
palpation
study of cells
cytology
study of tissues
histology
study of structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span, from conception to death
developmental anatomy
conception through birth and up to first year of life
embryology
comparison of structures between animals
comparitive anatomy
study of the functions of the body. chemical reactions within the body
physiology
is the biological study of the activities which take place in a cell to keep it alive.
cell physiology
is the study of the function of the body’s systems.
systemic physiology
study of disease processes
pathological physiology
study of drug actions in the body
pharmacological physiology
method of investigation by cutting open
dissection
method of investigation by use of a microscope
microscopy
method of investigation by x-ray
radiography
method of investigation by cat scans or ct scans
tomography
method of investigation that uses high frequency sound waves
ultrasound
method of investigation that uses radioactive isotopes
scintigraphy
method of investigation that uses magnets and radiowaves
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
basic structure and function in living organisms
cell
levels of organizations
atoms, molecules, organelles
aggregation of similar cells joined to perform a specific function
tissue
4 types of tissue
epithelial, nerve, muscular, connective
a structure consisting of 2 or more tissues that perform a specific function
organ
a group of organs which function together
organ system
how many organ systems are in the human body?
11
system consists of skin, hair, and nails.
integmentary system
this system forms basic framework of the body
skeletal system
system responsible for movement of skeleton and the maintenance of body posture. has 3 types. (smooth, cardiac, and skeletal)
muscular system
made up of brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs
nervous system
system contains numerous glands that secrete hormones and chemical substances that regulate body activities such as growth, reporoduction, metabolism, and water balace
endocrine system
system consist of heart, and blood vessels
circulatory system
system is made up of lymph nodes
lymphatic system
system responsible for breathing (lungs)
respiratory system
comprised of organs designed to ingest food and break it down
digestive system
system contains kidneys and other organs to excrete waste via urine
urinary system
is made up of organs and structures that enable humans to reproduce
reproductive system
maintenance of a stable, constant internal bodily environment
homeostasis
closed loop
negative feedback
spiral
positive feedback
standing erect, with palms and toes facing forward
anatomical position
separates body into right and left halves
sagittal
sagittal plane along the midline of the body
Midsagittal
separates the body into front and back (frontal)
coronal
separates the body into top and bottom (horizontal)
transverse
a cut perpendicular to the long axis of the structure
cross section
a cut parallel to the long axis of the structure
longitudinal section
a cut at an oblique angle to the long axis of the structure
oblique section
above toward the head
superior
below towards the feet
inferior
toward the front of the surface of the body
ventral (anterior)
toward the back surface of the body
dorsal (posterior)
toward the midline of the body
medial
away from the midline of the body
lateral
at the midline of the body
median