ZOOL 2403 Texas Tech University- Boros EXAM 1 Questions and Answers 2024

Anatomy - Describes the structure of the body. Sturcture - Structure determines function Atoms - -the smallest chemical units -ex. hydrogen (H), oxygen(O) Molecules - - groups of molecules working together -Ex. Mitochondria, sarcoplasmic reticulum Cells - Groups of organelles working together and surrounded by a cell membrane. Tissue - -group of cells working together to perform a SPECIFIC task. Microscopic Anatomy - Examines - Cells -Tissues Cytology- - Examines Cells Histology - Examines tissues Gross anatomy - Examines large, visible organs and organ systems: -systematic anatomy -regional anatomy -surface anatomy Anatomical position - Standard anatomical reference for human form. Hands are at the sides with the palms facing forward , and the feet are together. Cephalic/Head - -Cranial/ skull -Facial/ face Neck - -Cervical Trunk - -Thorax -Abdomen -Pelvis Back - -buttocks Upper limbs - -Arms -Forearms -Wrist and Hands Lower limbs - -Thighs -Legs -Ankles and feet Supine - -lying down, face up -also known as dead mans pose Prone - - lying down, face down Frontal - Forehead Nasal - Nose Otic - Ear Thoracic - Chest Abdominal - Abdomen Pelvic - Pelvis Manual - Hand Inguinal - Groin