Anatomy Exam 1 Shobnom Auburn University Questions And Answers | 2024 Updated Quiz | 100% Correct Answers
19 views 0 purchase
Course
Anatomy Shobnom Auburn University
Institution
Anatomy Shobnom Auburn University
Flow of organism - atoms-->molecules-->organelle-->cellular level-->tissue level-->organ level--
>organ system-->organism
Anatomy - "to cut apart", study of structure of body parts and relationships to each other
Physiology - study of function of the body parts, how they wor...
Anatomy Exam 1 Shobnom Auburn
University
Flow of organism - atoms-->molecules-->organelle-->cellular level-->tissue level-->organ level--
>organ system-->organism
Anatomy - "to cut apart", study of structure of body parts and relationships to each other
Physiology - study of function of the body parts, how they work together
Hippocrates - separated disease from superstition
Gross Anatomy (macroscopic) - study of large visible structures
Microscopic Anatomy - tissues and cell anatomy, need help to see them ex: microscopes
Histology - study of tissues
Cytology - study of cells
Developmental Anatomy (Branches of Anatomy) - study of structural changes that occur between
conception and adulthood
Embryology (Branches of Anatomy) - study of developments before birth
Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy (Branches of Anatomy) - studies of large body structures such as
stomach, lungs, or heart
CT Scan (Computed Tomography) - uses x-rays passed through body in this cross sections (3D)
, Ultra Sound - uses waves that are then reflected/scattered when they hit something and are then
analyzed by a computer to generate 2D/3D images, very safe but not good for looking at structures
surrounded by bone
Anatomic Position - Standing erect, facing forward, upper limbs hanging to the sides, palms facing
up upwards
Supine - on back face up
Prone - on belly face down
Superior (Cranial) (Directional Term) - cranial, toward the head end or upper part of a structure or
the body, above
Inferior (Caudal-tail) (Directional Term) - away from the head end or toward the lower part of a
structure or the body, below
Ventral (Anterior) (Directional Term) - toward or at the front of the body, in front of
Dorsal (Posterior) (Directional Term) - toward or at the back of the body, behind
Medial (Directional Term) - toward or at the midline of the body, on the inner side of
Lateral (Directional Term) - away from the midline of they body, on the outer side of
Intermediate (Directional Term) - between a more medial and a more lateral structure
Proximal (Directional Term) - closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a
limb to the body trunk
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACADEMICMATERIALS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
