Legal & Ethics of Anatomy Flashcards
Define anatomy
the study of the structure and function of the human body
What are the subdivisions of anatomy?
- Gross anatomy
- neuroanatomy
- histology
- embryology
What is gross anatomy?
the macroscopic study of organs, structures, systems and their relationships
What is histology?
The study of cells and tissues at a microscopic level
What is embryology?
developmental biology
List the different approaches to anatomy
- regional / topographic (head, neck & abdomen)
- cross-sectional anatomy (axial, sagittal, coronal)
- systems anatomy (cardiovascular, endocrine,
lymphatics) - surface anatomy (usually clinical)
What are the various medical imaging techniques used?
Xray CT PET MRI Ultrasound
What does the axial skeleton refer to?
head, neck and trunk
What does the regional term ‘appendicular’ refer to?
appendages or limbs on the body
Give examples of specific regions, regional terms are used for
brachial, axillary, pelvic etc.
Describe the anatomical position
Body erect
Feet slightly apart
Palms facing forward
Thumbs pointing away from the body
What are the different body planes?
Transverse plane
- axial / cross-sectional
- divides body into superior and inferior
Sagittal plane
- mid-sagittal is the median plane
- divides body into right and left
Coronal (Frontal) plane
- divides body into anterior / posterior
What is an abduction movement?
movement away from a central reference point
What is an adduction movement?
movement towards a central reference point (opposite of abduction)
What is a lateral movement?
rotation, turning a bone/limb around it’s long axis, away from the midline (laterally)
