UNE ANATOMY: MODULE 1 - INTRO TO ANATOMY
Anatomy - answerThe study of the external and internal structures of the body and the physical
relationships between body parts
Physiology - answerThe study of the function of bodily structures; physiological mechanisms are
explained in terms of underlying anatomy
Microscopic anatomy is the study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye and
includes the two subdivisions of _________ and _____________. - answerCytology and
Histology
Cytology - answerAnalyzes the internal structure of cells, which are the smallest units of life.
Histology - answerExamines tissues, which are groups of specialized cells and cell products that
work together to perform specific functions.
What are the four basic tissue types? - answer1. Epithelial
2. Connective
3. Muscle
4. Nervous
Organs - answerare anatomical structures that have multiple functions; comprised of tissues
Gross Anatomy - answerAlso known as Macroscopic anatomy, it is the study of structures and
features that are visible to the unaided/naked eye
Surface Anatomy - answeris the study of general anatomical form, or "morphology", and how
superficial (surface) anatomical markings relate to deeper anatomical structures
Regional Anatomy - answeris the study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area
of the body such as the head, neck or trunk
Systemic Anatomy - answeris the study of anatomy based upon the body's organ systems
Organ System - answeris a group of organs that function together to produce coordinated
effects, such as the cardiovascular system
How does the work of a gross anatomist differ from that of a histologist? - answerA gross
anatomist focuses on studying structures visible to the naked eye, while a histologist studies
tissues which requires microscopic procedures
, What is an organ system and how does it apply to systemic anatomy? - answerAn organ system
is a group of organs that work together towards accomplishing the same job (such as breathing)
and is important for systemic anatomy which studies anatomical structures BASED on organ
systems
Developmental Anatomy - answerstudies the changes in form that take place between
conception and physical maturity; involves both microscopic AND gross anatomy
Embryology - answerstudies the most extensive structural changes during the first 2 months of
development
Comparative Anatomy - answerstudies the anatomical organization of different types of
animals often reflecting evolutionary relationships, such as vertebrates
Clinical Anatomy - answerstudies anatomical features that may undergo recognizable
pathological changes during illness
Surgical Anatomy - answerstudies anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures
Radiographic Anatomy - answerutilizes x-rays, ultrasound scans, or other specialized
procedures performed on a n intact body to visualize and study anatomical structures
Cross-Sectional Anatomy - answeremerged due to advances in radiographic anatomy, such as
CT and spiral CT scans
Homeostasis - answeris the maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment suitable
for the survival of cells, tissues and organs. *Activated by NEGATIVE feedback loop
Disease - answeris the failure to maintain homeostatic conditions and may affect ANY aspect of
physiology from the cellular to the organismic level
How does surgical anatomy differ from clinical anatomy? - answerSurgical anatomy focuses on
landmarks important for surgery while clinical anatomy focuses on changes in pathology to
certain anatomical parts during illness
The levels of structural organization in the human body range from the _________ level
(simplest) to the __________________ (most complex). - answerchemical/molecular; entire
organism
Which four elements account for 99% of the body's total number of atoms? -
answerHydrogren, Oxygen, Carbon and Nitrogen
Cells contain internal structures called what? - answerOrganelles
Anatomy - answerThe study of the external and internal structures of the body and the physical
relationships between body parts
Physiology - answerThe study of the function of bodily structures; physiological mechanisms are
explained in terms of underlying anatomy
Microscopic anatomy is the study of structures too small to be seen by the naked eye and
includes the two subdivisions of _________ and _____________. - answerCytology and
Histology
Cytology - answerAnalyzes the internal structure of cells, which are the smallest units of life.
Histology - answerExamines tissues, which are groups of specialized cells and cell products that
work together to perform specific functions.
What are the four basic tissue types? - answer1. Epithelial
2. Connective
3. Muscle
4. Nervous
Organs - answerare anatomical structures that have multiple functions; comprised of tissues
Gross Anatomy - answerAlso known as Macroscopic anatomy, it is the study of structures and
features that are visible to the unaided/naked eye
Surface Anatomy - answeris the study of general anatomical form, or "morphology", and how
superficial (surface) anatomical markings relate to deeper anatomical structures
Regional Anatomy - answeris the study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area
of the body such as the head, neck or trunk
Systemic Anatomy - answeris the study of anatomy based upon the body's organ systems
Organ System - answeris a group of organs that function together to produce coordinated
effects, such as the cardiovascular system
How does the work of a gross anatomist differ from that of a histologist? - answerA gross
anatomist focuses on studying structures visible to the naked eye, while a histologist studies
tissues which requires microscopic procedures
, What is an organ system and how does it apply to systemic anatomy? - answerAn organ system
is a group of organs that work together towards accomplishing the same job (such as breathing)
and is important for systemic anatomy which studies anatomical structures BASED on organ
systems
Developmental Anatomy - answerstudies the changes in form that take place between
conception and physical maturity; involves both microscopic AND gross anatomy
Embryology - answerstudies the most extensive structural changes during the first 2 months of
development
Comparative Anatomy - answerstudies the anatomical organization of different types of
animals often reflecting evolutionary relationships, such as vertebrates
Clinical Anatomy - answerstudies anatomical features that may undergo recognizable
pathological changes during illness
Surgical Anatomy - answerstudies anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures
Radiographic Anatomy - answerutilizes x-rays, ultrasound scans, or other specialized
procedures performed on a n intact body to visualize and study anatomical structures
Cross-Sectional Anatomy - answeremerged due to advances in radiographic anatomy, such as
CT and spiral CT scans
Homeostasis - answeris the maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment suitable
for the survival of cells, tissues and organs. *Activated by NEGATIVE feedback loop
Disease - answeris the failure to maintain homeostatic conditions and may affect ANY aspect of
physiology from the cellular to the organismic level
How does surgical anatomy differ from clinical anatomy? - answerSurgical anatomy focuses on
landmarks important for surgery while clinical anatomy focuses on changes in pathology to
certain anatomical parts during illness
The levels of structural organization in the human body range from the _________ level
(simplest) to the __________________ (most complex). - answerchemical/molecular; entire
organism
Which four elements account for 99% of the body's total number of atoms? -
answerHydrogren, Oxygen, Carbon and Nitrogen
Cells contain internal structures called what? - answerOrganelles
