Topic 1 Part 1 Flashcards
Anatomy is the discipline that investigates the ——
Body’s structure
Anatomy examines the relationship between the ——
Structure of the body and its function
Give the different levels of anatomy
Developmental anatomy
Embryology
Cytology
Histology
Gross anatomy
It is the study of the structural changes that occur between conception and adulthood
Developmental anatomy
Embryology is a subspeciality of developmental anatomy, considers changes from concepcion to the end of the ——-
Eight week of development
Examines the structural features of cells
Cytology
Examines tissues, which are cells and materials surrounding them.
Histology
- The study of structures that can be examined without the aid of microscope.
- Can be approached from either a ——perspective.
Gross anatomy
Systematically or regionally
Give the 2 basic approaches to the study of anatomy
Systemic anatomy
Regional anatomy
It is the study of the body by system
Systematic anatomy
It is the study of the organization of the body
Regional anatomy
Give examples of systematic anatomy and regional anatomy
Nervous system, circulatory, digestive,
Head, abdomen, arm
It is the study of external features such as bony projections
Surface anatomy
Involves the use of x-rays, ultrasound , MRI, and other technologies to create pictures of internal structures
Anatomical imaging
It is the scientific discipline that deals with the functions of living things
Physiology