Structure units Flashcards
1
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Anatomy
A
Shape and structure of an organism.
2
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Physiology
A
Function of each body part
3
Q
Branches of anatomy?
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Gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy,developmental, comparative, systematic
4
Q
Gross anatomy
A
Easily observable structure
5
Q
Microscopic
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Small structure, need a microscope
6
Q
Comparative anatomy
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Compare humans with other animals
7
Q
Developmental anatomy
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Growth and development
8
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Systematic anatomy
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Study of structure and function of organs and organs system
9
Q
Anterior/ventral
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Front or in front of
10
Q
Posterior/dorsal
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Back/back of
11
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Cranial/caudal
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Toward head end/toward tail end
12
Q
Superior /inferior
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Above/below another
13
Q
Medial/lateral
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Toward midline/away from midline
14
Q
Proximal /distal
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Toward /away from point of attachment or origin
15
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Superficial /external
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On or near the surface/deep (internal)
