AAMI Anatomy 1 Latest Update Graded A+

AAMI Anatomy 1 Latest Update Graded A+ Pathological anatomy or morbid anatomy the study of anatomy in regards to the structural changes, both microscopically and macroscopicaly, in the body which occurs as a result of disease. Physiology or physiological anatomy studies of functions of living things or how the body works. Gross Anatomy or Macro-scopic anatomy the study of structures that can be studied with the unaided eye, without the use of a microscope. Microscopic Anatomy deals with the study of structures of the body that can be seen only with the use of a microscope. These structures are so small that they are best suited using a microscope. Histology the study of tissues in the body which can only be effectively studied with the aid of the microscope. Cytology the study of the structure of individual cells. Systemic Anatomy where the body is studied by individual systems such as digestion, circulatory, skeletal, or respiratory systems. Regional Anatomy will study some particular body region as a seperate unit, such as the head, chest, and abdominal areas, etc. Anatomical Position Standing erect, facing the observer, feet are flat on the floor, upper extremities are at the sides, palms of the hand are facing anteriorly. (towards the front) Prone Position refers to a subject lying face down or with the anterior surface down. Supine Position refers to a subject lying face up or with the anterior surface facing up. Anterior or ventral means toward or closer to the front of the body. Posterior or dorsal means towards or closer to the back of the body. Medial refers to something which is located toward the midline (center of the body), or median place of the body. Lateral refers to a location away from the median plane or towards the sides of the body (or body part). Superior, cephalad, cephalic, cranial these 4 terms refer to a structure that is located toward the head or upper part of the body away from the feet. Inferior or caudal refers to a structure that is located toward the tail end or the inferior end of the body; away from the head. Proximal literally means nearest. Something that is located toward or closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk of the body, or closer to the point of origin. Distal to be distant; therefore it refers to something that is further away from the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk of the body or farther from the point of origin. Deep refers to something that is located away