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anatomy quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | The scientific study of the body’s structures. |
| Gross Anatomy definition | Study of the larger structures of the body, those visible without the aid of magnification. |
| Macro | means “large” |
| Gross Anatomy is | macroscopic anatomy |
| Microscopic Anatomy | Study of structures that can be observed only with the use of a microscope or other magnification device. |
| cytology | study of cells |
| histology | study of tissues. |
| Regional Anatomy | he study of the interrelationships of all of the structures in a specific body region, such as the abdomen. |
| Systemic Anatomy | The study of the structures that make up a discrete body system (a group of structures that work together to perform a unique body function). |
| Physiology | The scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life. |
| Homeostasis | The state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things. |
| Atom | The smallest and most fundamental unit of matter. The chemical building blocks of all body structures! |
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together. The smallest unit that can take part in chemical reactions. |
| Macromolecule | Very large molecules necessary for growth and survival of organisms. Includes carbs, lipids(fats), protein and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) |
| Cell | The smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism. |
| Tissue | A group of many similar cells (though sometimes composed of a few related types) that work together to perform a specific function. |
| Organ | An anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types. |
| Organ System | A group of many similar A group of organs that work together to perform major functions or meet physiological needs of the body. |
| Organism | A living being that has a cellular structure and that can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life. |
| Anatomical Position | Body is upright Feet at shoulder width and parallel Toes forward Upper limbs are held out to each side Palms of hands face forward |
| Prone | Describes face-down orientation. |
| Supine | Describes face-up orientation. |
| Anterior (ventral) | describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. |
| Posterior (dorsal) | describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. |
| Superior (cranial) | describes a position above or higher than another part of the body |
| Inferior (caudal) | describes a position below or lower than another part of the body |
| Medial | describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body. |
| Lateral | describes the side or direction toward the side of the body. |
| Bilateral | paired structures, one on each side of the midline |
| Ipsilateral | structures on the same side |
| Contralateral | structures on the opposite side |
| Proximal | describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body |
| Distal | describes a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body |
| Superficial | describes a position closer to the surface of the body. |
| Deep | describes a position farther from the surface of the body. |
| Sagittal Plane | The plane that divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides. |
| Frontal (Coronal) Plane | The plane that divides the body or an organ into an anterior (front) portion and a posterior (rear) portion. |
| Transverse Plane | The plane that divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions. |
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