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Human Anatomy Nightingale WITH 100% complete
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Terms in this set (125)
-the study of the structure of the human body
-Also called morphology
Anatomy
- been around since 2300 years
_ related to physiology
morphology the science of form.
physiology the study of body function
is the study of body structures that can be examined by the naked eye—the bones,
Gross anatomy lungs, and muscles,
- Important technique for studying GA is Dissection
Studies of gross anatomy can be regional anatomy
approached in several different ways. Surface anatomy
by contrast, all the organs with related functions are studied together.
systemic anatomy,
-
in which connective tissue is removed from between the body organs so that the
dissection
organs can be seen more clearly. Then the organs are cut open for viewing.
all structures in a single body region, such as the
abdomen or head, are examined as a group.
-many injuries and diseases involve specific body
regional anatomy
regions (sprained ankle, sore throat, heart disease);
furthermore, surgeons need extensive and
detailed knowledge of each body region.
-the study of shapes and markings (called landmarks) on the surface of the body
that reveal the underlying organs.
surface anatomy, -used to identify the muscles that bulge beneath the skin in weight lifters, and
clinicians use it to locate blood vessels for placing catheters, feeling pulses, and
drawing blood.
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Human Anatomy Nightingale WITH 100% complete
answers
Terms in this set (125)
-the study of the structure of the human body
-Also called morphology
Anatomy
- been around since 2300 years
_ related to physiology
morphology the science of form.
physiology the study of body function
is the study of body structures that can be examined by the naked eye—the bones,
Gross anatomy lungs, and muscles,
- Important technique for studying GA is Dissection
Studies of gross anatomy can be regional anatomy
approached in several different ways. Surface anatomy
by contrast, all the organs with related functions are studied together.
systemic anatomy,
-
in which connective tissue is removed from between the body organs so that the
dissection
organs can be seen more clearly. Then the organs are cut open for viewing.
all structures in a single body region, such as the
abdomen or head, are examined as a group.
-many injuries and diseases involve specific body
regional anatomy
regions (sprained ankle, sore throat, heart disease);
furthermore, surgeons need extensive and
detailed knowledge of each body region.
-the study of shapes and markings (called landmarks) on the surface of the body
that reveal the underlying organs.
surface anatomy, -used to identify the muscles that bulge beneath the skin in weight lifters, and
clinicians use it to locate blood vessels for placing catheters, feeling pulses, and
drawing blood.
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, 2/6
