1.1 Human Body Systems flashcards - Shourya Nandella
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What does ana- mean?
It means “up”.
What does tome mean?
It means “cutting”.
What is the definition of anatomy?
it is the “scientific study of body structure (morphology) and development”.
Who was Andreas Vesalius?
He was considered the “Father of Anatomy”.
What is the nomina anatomica?
It is where a groups of anatomists decide on anatomic names for the body parts.
What is the definition of physiology?
It is the scientific study of how the body functions and the understanding of chemical and physical functions of the body.
What are the different levels of organization within the human body?
The different levels of organizations are: Tissue Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems → The Human Body.
What is gross anatomy?
It is the study of visible structures of the body without the help of tools and study of large body parts.
What is surface anatomy?
It is the study of the external features of the body, such as the Sternal angle (Angle of Louis) and the Spinous process of 7th cervical vertebrae (C-7).
What does palpate mean?
It means to touch or to feel.
What is radiological anatomy?
It is the study of scanning the human body in order to study it without harming the body directly.
What is systemic anatomy?
It is the study of human body systems.
What is histology?
It is the study of tissue within the human body.
What is cytology?
It is the study of cells within the human body.
What is embryology?
It is the study of prenatal development.
What is teratology?
It is the study of birth defects.
What is a zygote?
It is the fertilized ovum.
What is comparative anatomy?
It is the study of similarities and differences of the anatomical structures of different species.
What does patho- mean?
It means “abnormal”.
What is superior?
It means “toward the head”.
What is inferior?
It means “toward the tail-end of body”
What is anterior (ventral)?
It means “toward the front of the body”.
What is posterior (dorsal)?
It means “toward the back of body”.
What is medial?
It means “near mid-line of body”.
What is lateral?
It means “away from the mid-line of body”.
What is proximal?
It means “near to the torso”.
What is distal?
It means “farther from the torso”.
What is superficial (external)?
It means “toward the surface of the body”.
What is deep (internal)?
It means “deep within the body”.
What is parietal?
It is the wall of a cavity.
What is visceral?
It is the covering of an organ.
What is supine?
It means “on back”.
What is prone?
It means “on belly”.