Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 - Marieb
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, Define Anatomy the study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another
Define Physiology the study of the function of the body and how its parts work and carry out their
life-sustaining activities
Name three branches of anatomy Gross, Microscopic, and Developmental
Define Gross (macroscopic) Anatomy the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye
Name the 3 different approaches of Gross Anatomy Regional, Systemic, and Surface
Define Regional Anatomy One approach to study Gross Anatomy; the study of all the structures (muscles,
bones, blood vessels, nerves, etc.) in a particular region of the body, such as the
abdomen or leg, at the same time
Define Systemic Anatomy One approach to study Gross Anatomy; the study of the body system by system;
for example, when studying the cardiovascular system, one would examine the
heart and blood vessels of the entire body
Define Surface Anatomy One approach to study Gross Anatomy; the study of internal structures as they
relate to the overlying skin surface
Define Microscopic Anatomy the study of structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
Name two branches of Microscopic Anatomy cytology and histology
Define Cytology microscopic anatomy studying the cells of the body
Define Histology microscopic anatomy studying the tissues of the body
Define Developmental Anatomy the study of tracing structural changes that occur throughout the lifespan
Define Embryology a subdivision of developmental anatomy concerning developmental changes
occurring before birth
Define Palpation feeling organs with your hands
Define Auscultation listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope