Maddie Robinson Chapter 1- Introduction to Anatomy
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what does ana- mean?
up
What does tome- mean
cutting
What is the definition of anatomy?
scientific study of body structures (morphology) and development
cutting up
Who was Andreas Vesalius?
father of anatomy
What is the nomina anotmica?
anatomic names; universal/agree on all anatomical terms of the body
What is the definition of physiology?
scientific study of how the body functions (biochemical processes)
understanding chemical and physical functions
What are the levels of organization within the human body?
chemical
cellular
tissue
organ
organ system
organism
What is gross anatomy?
study of body structures to the visible/naked eye; no magnifications needed
What is surface anatomy?
study of internal structures as they related to overlying skin surface (ie. palpating)
What does palpate mean?
to touch or to feel
What is radiological anatomy?
visualization of anatomy through scans
What is systemic anatomy?
study of organ systems and their functions/how they work together
What is histology?
the study of tissues
What is cytology?
the study of cells
What is embryology?
the study of embryos (pre-natal life)
What is teratology?
the study of birth defects
What is a zygote?
a fertilized ovum
What is comparative anatomy?
the study of different anatomical structure variation by species
What does patho- mean?
abnormal/diseased
What is superior?
cranial; toward the head
What is inferior?
caudal; near the tail-end
What is anterior/ventral?
towards the front of the body
What is posterior/dorsal?
towards the back of the body
What is medial?
towards the middle of the body
What is lateral?
away from the middle of the body; sides
What is proximal?
nearer to the torso
What is distal?
farther from the torso
What is superficial?
external; towards the surface of the body
What is deep?
inrernal; deep within the body
What is parietal?
the walls of a cavity
What is visceral?
covering of an organ
What is supine?
on back, ie. sit-ups
What is prone?
on belly; ie. push-ups