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what is regional anatomy?
organization of the human body into major parts or segments
what is an example of regional anatomy?
main body - head, neck, trunk
how is the skin organized?
subcutaneous layers, deep fascia, viscera
what is surface anatomy?
what lies underneath skin and what structures are perceptible to touch
what is a physical examination?
clinical application of surface anatomy
what is palpatation?
clinical technique with observation and listening
what are prossections?
carefully prepared dissections for demonstration of anatomical structure.
what is a dissection?
observe, palpate, move and reveal parts of the body.
what is systemic anatomy?
study of the body’s organ systems that work together to carry out functions
What is the integumentary system? what is it made of?
protective covering.
made up of skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
what makes up the skeletal system/osteology? what does it do?
bones and cartilage. it provides basic shape and support and protects organs
what makes up the articular system/arthrology and what does it do?
joints and ligaments. they are the movement sites
what is the muscular system/mycology? what does it do?
skeletal muscles move the body. smooth/cardiac muscles propels, expels and controls fluid flow and contained substance.
what is the nervous system/neurology. what does it do?
CNS/PNS. Coordinates functions of the organ systems
What is the circulatory system/angiology? what does it do?
cardiovascular system - heart, blood vessels, delivers O2, nutrients and hormones, and removes waste.
lymphatic system - withdraws excess tissue fluid from interstitial fluid. filters fluid through lymph nodes & returns it back to blood.
What is the Alimentary/Digestive System? What does it do?
GI tract
ingestion, mastication, deglutition, digestion, absorption of food, and eliminates waste.
What is the respiratory system and what does it do?
air passages, lungs, diaphragm, larynx. It supplies oxygen to blood for cellular respiration and eliminates C02