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Basic Terms
Anatomy & Physiology Exam I
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anatomy | the study of the body and the relationship of one part to another |
| physiology | the study of the activities or functions of the body and its parts |
| pathology | the study of the nature of disease including the structural and functional changes produced |
| -ology | study of |
| anatomical position | the body is upright with face front, head straight and forward, palms also facing forward and feet parallel |
| diaphragm | the muscle that is used in breathing |