What is anatomy and physiology as a whole?
a science that seeks answers about natural phenomena
antieior, posterier, superior, inferior
belly side, back side, closer to the head, farther from the head
crainiel, spine cavities
brain, spinal cord
cubital, plantar region
elbow, foot
What acts like a balloon when you put your hand in it?
serious membrane
What is anatomy?
biological science that explains the structure of organisms.
medial, lateral, bilateral,
toward midline, away from midline, relating to 2 sides
pleural x2 cavities
lung x2
scapular, deltoid region
shoulder blade, outer shoulder
A double layer of fatty tissue, supports the intestines.
Omentum
What is physiology?
seeks to explain processes or functions.
proximal, distal, superficial, deep
closer to the connection to the body, farther from the connection to the body, closer to the surface, farther from the surface
abdominal cavity
abdominal region
calcaneal, popliteal region
heel, knee pit
a function of the greater omentum
fat deposits
types of anatomy
Gross anatomy, Microscopic anatomy, pathology, comparitive anatomy
right, left
right side of the patient's body, left side of the patient's body.
pericardial cavity
heart
tarsal region
big toe area
lesser omentum
connects the stomach and intestines to the liver
tools for anatomy & physiology
dissection, image techniques, experiments, computer simulations
sagittal, transverse, frontal
separates right from left, separates top from bottom, separates front from back
pelvic cavity
hip area
digital region
side of foot
mesentaries
helps anchor organs to the body wall