Kanishk Lalith CHAPTER 1 introduction to anatomy

what does ana mean

up

what does tome mean

cutting

what is the def of anatomy

scientific study of body structure

Who was Andreas Vesalius

A 16th-century Flemish anatomist and physician, known as the father of modern anatomy for his detailed studies and accurate depictions of the human body.

What is nomina anatomica

The official nomenclature for anatomical structures, established to standardize the names used in anatomy.

what is the def of physiology

scientific study of how the body functions

levels of organization within human body?

The hierarchical structure in biology ranging from atoms to molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and the whole organism, defining how matter is organized and functions.

what is gross anatomy

_{The study of anatomical structures that can be seen without a microscope, typically involving the examination of organs and systems.}

what is surface anatomy

The study of external features of the body and their relation to deeper structures.

what does palpate mean

To examine structures by touch, often to assess size, shape, and tenderness.

what is radiological anatomy

The study of the structures of the body as visualized through imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.

what is systematic anatomy

The study of the body by examining specific systems, such as the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems, to understand their structure and function.

what is histology

The microscopic study of tissues and cells in the body, focusing on their structure, organization, and function.

what is cytology

study of cells

what is embryology

The study of embryos and their development from fertilization to birth.

what is teratology

study of birth defects

what is a zygote

A fertilized egg cell, formed by the union of a sperm and an egg.

what is comparative anatomy

The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species, often used to understand evolutionary relationships.

what does patho mean

disease or suffering

what is superior

toward the head

what is inferior

toward the tail end of body

what is anterior(ventral)

toward the front of body

what is posterior(dorsal)

toward the back of body

what is medial

near mid line of body

what is lateral

away from mid line of body

what is proximal

nearer to torso

what is distal

farther from torso

what is superficial(external)

toward the surface

What is deep(internal)

deep within body

what is parietal

walls of cavity

what is visceral

covering of an organ

what is supine

on back

what is prone

on belly

What is midsaggital section?

A vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.

what is frontal(coronal) section

A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.

What is transverse(cross) section

A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.

What is dorsal body cavity

The body cavity that contains the brain and spinal cord, consisting of the cranial cavity and the vertebral canal.

What is cranial cavity

The space within the skull that houses and protects the brain.

what is vertebral(spinal) cavity

The space within the vertebral column that houses and protects the spinal cord.

What is thoracic(pleural) cavity

The space within the chest cavity that contains the lungs and is lined by the pleura.

What is abdominal(perotonium) cavity

Has all the abdominal organs

What is pelvic cavity

Has reproductive organs

what separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity

The diaphragm separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

cephalic region

head(skull and face)

cervical region?

neck

pectoral region?

chest(thoracic)

what is mamary region

breasts

what is brachial region

arm

ante?

front

cubital?

back of elbow

carpal?

wrist

inguinal?

groin

crural?

leg

patellar?

anterior surface of knee

pedal?

foot

occipital?

base of skull

popliteal?

behind the knee

calcaneal?

heel

abdomin/o

abdomen

acr/o

extremity

aden/o

gland

angi/o

vessel

athr/o

joint

cardi/o

heart

chondr

cartillage

cyst

bladder

cyt

cell

dent

tooth

dermat

skin

derm

skin

duoden

duodenum

gastr/o

stomach

hepat/o

liver

laryn/go

larynx

my/o

muscle

nephr/o

kidney

nuer/o

nerve

oste/o

bone

ot/o

ear

path/o

disease

pneumon/o

lung

rhin/o

nose

stomat/o

mouth

thorac/o

thorax