Forms of Anatomy
Anatomy studies the _______ of the body, while Physiology examines how the body ______.
Structure, and function
What system does the Brain belong to?
Nervous system
What's the anatomical name for the armpit?
Axillary
Define Lateral:
Away from the midline of the body/structure
(ex: The ears is lateral from the nose)
Which body plane helps divide the body into equal left and right parts?
Midsagittal
_____ is the study of tissues
Histology
Which body system would the skin belong to?
Integumentary system
What is the anatomical name for upper arm?
Brachial
Define Anterior/ventral:
Front of the body
(ex: The belly button is ventral from the glutes)
Which body plane helps divide the body into unequal parts?
Parasagittal
______ studies the anatomy of each functional body system
Systemic anatomy
What system would the Adrenal Glands belong to?
Endocrine system
What is the anatomical name for Ribs?
Costal
Define Proximal
Near the attachment of an extremity to the body
(ex: the shoulder is proximal from the elbow)
Which body plane divides the body from superior and inferior parts?
Cross/transverse
______ anatomy examines anatomic changes resulting from disease
Pathologic
Respiratory and Muscular system
What is the anatomical name for the back of the knee?
Popliteal
Define Superficial:
Toward or on the surface of a structure or body
(ex: the epidermis is superficial from the dermis)
What body plane divides the body at an angle
Oblique
______ studies developmental changes from conception to birth
Embryology
What system(s) would the Pancreas belong to?
Digestive and Endocrine system
What is the anatomical name for the posterior part of the elbow?
Cubital
Define Distal:
Further from the point of attachment of an extremity or structure
(ex: your ankle is distal from the knee)
What body plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions?
Coronal/frontal