Anatomy - Answers -greek(to dissect)
-study of structures and the relationship of those structures
Gross anatomy - Answers -The study of large structures. Can be seen with the naked
eye
regional anatomy - Answers -Study of specific regions in the body
ex. Thoracic, abdominal, neck, knee
systemic anatomy - Answers -Study of specific body systems
ex. Cardiovascular, reproductive
surface anatomy - Answers -study of forms or markings on the body's surface. Tells us
what's underneath the surface. Important in the field of forensics.
microscopic anatomy - Answers -study of things we can't see with the naked eye
-cytology(cells)
-histology(tissues)
developmental anatomy - Answers -study of development from fertilization a=through
adulthood and death.
-embryology (fertilization-> birth)
pathological anatomy - Answers -study of change in structure from disease
radiographic anatomy - Answers -study of anatomy using medical imaging technology to
allow us to see inside of the body.
Xray - Answers --uses light energy
-gamma radiation
-allow us to see bones; not good for soft tissue
CT scan - Answers --computerized tomography
-light energy
-Created a cross sectional plane from a number of different perspectives. Bones appear
the brightest.
Xenon CT - Answers --Light energy
, -Pt inhales radioactive xenon gas
-Lights up in active areas, which are getting the majority of blood flow. Mostly for brain.
-Allows us to determine if a pt had a stroke --> from lack of blood flow.
DSR scan - Answers --Light energy
-created 3D image as pictures are taken around the body 360 degrees.
-used for soft and cardiovascular tissue
DSA - Answers -digital subtraction angiography
-Light energy
-Required b4 and after imaging. subtracts the 2 and allows us to view blood vessels.
PET scan - Answers -positon emission tomography
-Light energy
-Radioactive isotopes are injected
-Lights up in most active areas to examine metabolic activity. Often images tumors
Ultrasound - Answers -sound waves
-Can be used to view all soft tissue
MRS - Answers -magnetic resonance spec trophy
-Uses ions other than H+ to view different tissues
MRI - Answers -magnetic resonance imaging
-magnetic energy
-Uses H+ ions to view soft tissue
-Does not show bone
-Used for tears and tumors
M2A - Answers -Light energy
-Digital cameral that you swallow
-Primarily looks at the GI tract.
Physiology - Answers -greek(Physis-function)
-study of functions of body parts, including both chemical and physical processes.
Order of structural organization - Answers --chemical
-cellular
-tissues
-organs
-organ system
-organismic
Chemical - Answers -interaction b/t all the chemicals essential for life.
Cellular - Answers -basic structure and functional unit of life
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