Anaphy::1.Human Organisms::directional terms,body parts

What is anatomy?

Study of the structures of the body

What does the word anatomy mean?

To dissect - or cut apart - or separate

What is systemic anatomy?

Study of the body by organ system

What is regional anatomy?

Study of the body by areas

What is surface anatomy?

Study of external features; superficial structures to locate deeper structures

What is anatomical imaging?

Non-invasive method for examining deep structures; x-ray - CT scan - PET scan - MRI

What is physiology?

Study of the processes and functions of the body

What are the main goals of physiology?

To understand and predict; to understand how the body maintains conditions

What is the chemical level of organization?

How atoms interact and combine into molecules

What is the cell level of organization?

Cell – basic structural and functional unit of organisms

What is the tissue level of organization?

Tissue – group of similar cells

What is the organ level of organization?

Organ – composed of two or more tissue types that perform common functions

What is the organ system level of organization?

Organ System – group of organs classified as a unit with a common set of functions

What is the organism level of organization?

Organism – any living thing considered as a whole

What is organization in the characteristics of life?

Interrelationship among the parts of an organism and how those parts interact to perform specific functions

What is metabolism?

Ability to use energy to perform vital functions

What is responsiveness?

Ability to sense changes in the environment and make the adjustments

What is growth?

Increase in size

What is the thoracic cavity?

Bounded by ribs and the diaphragm

What is contained in the mediastinum?

Heart - thymus - trachea - esophagus

What is the abdominal cavity?

Bounded by the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles

What is the pelvic cavity?

Surrounded by the pelvic bones

What is the pericardial cavity?

Surrounds the heart

What is the pleural cavity?

Surrounds the lungs

What is the peritoneal cavity?

Surrounds certain abdominal and pelvic organs

What do serous membranes do?

Line the trunk cavities and cover the organs

What is the visceral serous membrane?

Covers the internal organs

What is the parietal serous membrane?

Lines the wall of the cavity

What are mesenteries?

Hold the abdominal organs in place and provide a passageway for blood vessels and nerves to organs

What is pericarditis?

Inflammation of the pericardium

What is pleurisy?

Inflammation of the pleura

What is peritonitis?

Inflammation of the peritoneum