Anatomy and Physiology Introduction

Flashcards for Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Review

Anatomy

The structure of things, how something is made or its shape.

Physiology

The function of something, or what it does.

Gross Anatomy

What can be seen with the naked eye; also called macroscopic anatomy.

Microscopic Anatomy

Things that we look at with a microscope.

Cytology

The study of cells.

Histology

The study of tissues; tissues are groups of cells working together.

Surface Anatomy

What you can see on the very surface of the body.

Auscultation

Listening inside the body, usually through a stethoscope.

Percussion

Tapping on the body to hear particular sounds.

Palpation

Feeling the body.

Medical Imaging

Looking inside the body without surgery.

X-ray

A type of medical imaging using X-rays to show the densest structures best.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging; a type of medical imaging using magnets to see the soft and hard parts of the body.

Ultrasound

A type of medical imaging that produces an image called a sonogram.

Sonogram

The image produced by an ultrasound.

PET Scan

Positron Emission Tomography; a type of medical imaging used to look at function, often used to detect tumors.

Homeostasis

The way the body maintains a fairly constant internal environment.