The Study of Speech, Language, and Swallowing Flashcards
Anatomy
The bodily structure of an organism and its parts
Physiology
The study of normal function of bodily structure and parts
Electrophysiology
The study of the bioelectrical nature of cells
Neurophysiology
The study of the nervous systems function
Kinesiology
The study of physiological, mechanical and psychological mechanisms of movement
Audiology
The study of hearing disorders, evaluation, and rehabilitation
Phonology
The study of how sound is used across languages to convey meaning
Psychology
The study of mental processes and behavior
Atom
The basic units of matter that cannot be divided into smaller stable forms of matter
Molecules
two or more atoms bound together by the sharing of electrons
Tissues
integrated cells from the same developmental origin that together carry out a common function
Organs
Structures made of two or more tissues that together perform a common function
Frontal Plane
Divides the body vertically into anterior and posterior parts
Sagittal Plane
divides the body vertically into right and left sides
Horizontal Plane
divides the body along the horizon into upper and lower parts (Same as transverse plane)