Test 1 Flashcards
What is anatomy
The study of structure
What is physiology
The study of function
What is gross anatomy
The study of body structures that can be examined by the naked eye
What is regional anatomy
The study of all structures in a body region
What is systemic anatomy
The study of all organs and tissues with related functions
What is microscopic anatomy
The study of small structures via microscope
What is developmental anatomy
The study of structural changes that occur throughout an organisms life span
What are the four most common elements in the body
Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon
What are macromolecules
Large molecules (fats, proteins)
What are tissues
groups of cells that work together to perform a common function
ex: muscle tissue
What are organs
Several tissues that take on a recognizable shape and perform a specific function
Axial Region
head, neck, and trunk
Cephalic
Head
Otic
Ear
Frontal
Forehead
Occipital
Back of Head
Oral
Mouth
Buccal
Cheek
Mental
Jaw
Nasal
Nose
Opthalmic
Eye
Cervical
Neck
Pectoral
Chest
Umbilical
Naval