Anatomy and physiology - week 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering the various branches of anatomy and developmental biology as described in the lecture notes.

Embryology

First eight weeks of development after fertilisation of a human egg

Developmental biology

The study of development of human form from fertilization to death.

Cell biology

Cell structure and functions.

Gross anatomy

Structures that can be examined without a microscope

Systemic anatomy

Specific systems

Regional anatomy

Specific regions

Surface anatomy

Surface markings to understand internal anatomy

Imaging anatomy

Body structures with visualised techniques

Pathological anatomy

Structural changes non to microscopic with diseases.

Neurophysiology

Function of nerve cells

Endocrinology

Hormones and how they control body functions

Cardiovascular physiology

Function of the heart and blood vessels

Immunology

Body’s defence against disease-causing agents

Respiratory physiology

function of the lungs and air passages

Renal physiology

Function of the kidneys

Exercise physiology

Changes of cell and organ functions due to physical exercise

Pathophysiology

Functional changes associated

Anatomy

Science of body structures and their relationships

Physiology

Science of how the body functions