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Anatomy chapter 1
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | the study of internal and external body structures |
| Physiology | the study of functions |
| gross anatomy: Surface | study of general form and superficial markings |
| gross anatomy: regional | focuses on organizations of specific areas of the body (such as the abdomen or leg) |
| gross anatomy: systemic | study of the structure of organ systems or the groups of organs that function together in a coordinated manner |
| gross anatomy: Developmental | describes the changes in form that occur between conception and physical maturity |
| gross anatomy: Clinical | includes a number of sub-specialties important in clinical practice (pathological, radio graphic, and surgical |
| micro: cytology | the analysis of the internal structure of individual cells or the study of the cells |
| micro: histology | the examination of tissues or the study of tissues |
| renal | kidney function |
| neurophysiology | working of the nervous system |
| cardiovascular | operation of the heart and blood vessels |
| cell | the study of the function of cells |
| chemical | atoms (the smallest units of matter) combine to form molecules |
| cellular | molecules can interact to form various types of organelles, each with a specific function |
| tissue | a group of cells working together to perform one or more specific functions |
| organ | made up of two or more tissues working in combination to perform several functions |
| organ system | consists of different organs that interact and work closely together |
| organismal | the highest level of organization and is made up of the organ systems |