Section 1 Anatomy Review Flashcards
Define Anatomy
the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms. especially in dissection and separation of parts
What are the two Divisions of Anatomy?
Gross and Microscopic
Define Gross Anatomy
Anatomic study without any assistance (at macroscopic level)
Define Microscopic Anatomy
Study of anatomy using optical instruments
What is the Difference between Cytology and Histology.
Cytology is study of the cell and Histology is the study of tissue
Define Surface Anatomy/ Topographical Anatomy (important for embalming/body prep )
The study of the arrangement of the surface of the body in relation to deeper/ underlying structures . I
Define Linear Guide
An imaginary line between to set points
Define Anatomical guide
The relationship of one anatomical structure to another . For embalming its usually the relationship of a vessel to another anatomical structure.
Define Anatomical Limit/Extent
points of origin and termination in relation to adjacent structures used to designate boundaries of arteries.
Define regional anatomy
The study of Anatomy based on regions
Cephalic is relating to ________ and cranium is relating to _______
Cephalic to head
Cranium to skull
Where does the face start and end?
forehead to chin
What do the words Cervix, Nape, and nuchal refer to on the body?
Posterior portion of the neck
How many vertebrae do the Cervical, thoracic , and lumbar region have ?
Cervical C1-C7 ,Thoracic T1-T12, and Lumbar L1-L5
How many vertebrae do the sacrum and coccyx have?
Sacrum S1-S5 . The coccyx is the tailbone and has just 3 vertebrae .
Acromial
point of the shoulder
Deltoid
curve of the shoulder
Brachial
upper arm
olecranal
posterior side of elbow
Antecubital fossa
anterior side of the elbow
Antebrachial
forearm, cubital
Carpal
wrist
Manual (Manus)
Hand
Thenar
Thumbs