Simple terms

Question 1

Study of the form, arrangement, and structure of the tissues and organs that compose the body

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

Study of the stages through which the organism evolves from conception through birth, youth and maturity to old age

Answer 2

Developmental Anatomy

Question 2

Study of structures invisible to the naked eye

Answer 2

Microscopic Anatomy

Question 2

Study of the body parts large enough to be seen with the unaided eye

Answer 2

Macroscopic Anatomy

Question 3

Provides the basic “framework” and transport of the body

Answer 3

Structural system

Question 4

All the basic functional systems, or organs that do the general duties of the body

Answer 4

Visceral system

Question 5

Control mechanism of the body

Answer 5

Coordinating system

Question 6

Study of the functions of the body and its parts

Answer 6

Physiology

Question 7

Cuts the patient into equal left and right parts

Answer 7

Median plane/Mid sagittal

Question 8

Divides body into left and right

Answer 8

Sagittal plane

Question 8

Divides body into upper and lower extremities

Answer 8

Dorsal Plane/Coronal plane

Question 9

Divides the body into cranial side and caudal side

Answer 9

Transverse plane

Question 9

Upper portion or the back of the patient

Answer 9

Dorsal

Question 9

Belly or the down part of the patient

Answer 9

Ventral