lesson 1, lesson 2 (anatominology) Flashcards
the study of structures visible to the unaided eye
gross anatomy
structures that can not be seen without magnification
microscopic anatomy
first two months of development
embryology
considers different types of animals
comparative anatomy
anatomical changes during disease
medical anatomy
considers all structures in a specific area of the body whether they are superficial or deep
regional anatomy
the study of anatomy one organ system at a time
systemic anatomy
anatomical position
standing upright, arms at sides, palms facing forward, feet flat on the floor, face straight ahead
away from the midline
lateral
close to the midline
medial
in the middle axis of the trunk
median
away from the point of attachment
distal
close to the point of attachment
proximal
toward or at the body’s surface
superficial
away from the bodies surface
deep
separates superior and inferior portions of the body, sections typically pass through the head and trunk regions
transverse section
separates right and left portions
sagital section