Emily Nguyen chapter 1 Introduction to the Human Body

What does ana- mean?

Ana- means up in Greek

What does tome mean?

Tome means cutting in Greek

What is the definition for anatomy?

scientific study of the body structure (“morphology”) and development

Who was Andreas Vesalius?

He was the father of Anatomy

What is the nomina anatomica?

Agree on all of the anatomic terms of the body

What is the definition of Physiology?

Scientific study of how the body functions (biochemical process)

What are the levels of organization within the human body?

The levels of organization refer to the hierarchical structure of the body, including cells, tissues, organs, systems, and the organism as a whole.

What is gross anatomy?

The study of body structures that can be seen with the naked eye, without the use of a microscope.

What is surface anatomy?

A subdivision of gross anatomy that focuses on the external features of the body and their relationships to internal structures.

What does palpate mean?

To touch or feel

What is radiological anatomy?

The study of body structures as they are seen through imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.

What is systemic anatomy?

The study of the body systems, focusing on one specific organ or organ system

What is Histology?

The study of tissues

What is Cytology?

The study of cells

What is embryology?

The study of the fetus (before birth)

What is Teratology?

The study of birth effects

What is a zygote?

it is a fertilized ovum

What is comparative anatomy?

The study of comparing the body structures in humans to other species

What does patho- mean?

Patho means abnormal/ disease

What is superior (cranial)?

towards the head

What is inferior (caudal)?

towards the tail-end of the body

What is anterior (ventral)?

towards the front of the body

What is posterior (dorsal)?

towards the back of the body

What is medical?

near the mid-line of the body

What is lateral?

Away from the mid-line of the body (sides)

What is proximal?

nearer to the torso

What is distal?

farther front he torso

What is superficial (external)?

towards the surface of the body

What is deep (Internal)?

deep within the body

What is parietal?

Wall of a cavity

What is visceral?

the covering of an organ

What is supine?

on the back (sit-ups)

What is prone?

On the belly (push-ups)

What is the midsagittal section?

It divides the body into right and left halves

What is the frontal (corneal) section?

It divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions

What is the transverse (cross-) section?

It divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) portions

What is the dorsal body cavity?

It is posterior and it contains the cranial cavity (brain) and the vertebral (spinal) cavity

What is the thoracic (pleural) cavity?

It is the wall cavity for your lungs and heart

What is the abdominal (peritoneum) cavity?

it subdivides into abdominal and pelvic cavities

What is the cranial cavity?

Formed by cranial bones which contains the brain

What is the vertebral cavity?

Formed by vertebral column and contains spinal cord and the beginnings of spinal nerves

What is the pelvic cavity?

It contains the urinary bladder, portions of large intestines, and internal organs of reproduction

What separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity?

separated by the diaphragm

What is the cephalic region?

It is where the head is (cranial and facial)

What is the cervical region?

It is the neck

What is the pectoral region?

It is in the chest area

What is the mammary region?

It is where the breasts are

What is the branchial region?

it is the arms

What does ante mean

It means the front of the body

What is the cubital region?

It is the back of the elbows (aka the olecranal)

What is the carpal region?

It is the wrists

What is the inguinal region?

it is the groin (private area)

What is the crural region?

The legs

What is the patellar region?

the anterior surface of the knees

What is the pedal?

the feet

What is the occipital region?

The base of the skull

What is the popliteal region?

The hollow area behind the knees

What is the calcaneal?

The heels on your feet

abdomin/o

abdomen (peritoneal)

acr/o

extremity (acromegaly) (limbs)

aden/o

the gland (adenoma) (a gland tumor)

Angi/o

the vessels (angiogram) (photos of the vessels)

arthro/o

joints (arthritis)

cardi/o

the heart

chondr/o

cartilage

cyst/o

bladder (cystitis)

cyt/o

cell

dent/o

teeth

dermat/o

skin (same as derm/o)

derm/o

skin (same as dermat/o)

duoden/o

duodenum (small intestines) (the first part)

gastr/o

stomach (gastritis)

hepat/o

liver (hepatis)

lazyn/go

larynx (voice box)

my/o

muscle

nephr/o

kidney

neur/o

nerve

oste/o

bone

ot/o

ear

path/o

disease

pneumon/o

lungs

rhin/o

nose

stomat/o

mouth

thorac/o

thorax/Chest