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what is anatomy?
the study of structure
what is the etymology of anatomy?
to cut up
what is physiology?
the study of the function of the bodys structures
the study of the anatomical structures that cannot be observed with the unaided eye?
microscopic anatomy
anatomical structures that are visible to the unaided eye?
gross anatomy
the basic structural and functional unit of life?
cellular level
the distinct aggregations of similar cells working together to perform a specific function?
tissue level
anatomical structures composed of at least two of the primary tissue types and performing specific functions?
organ level
deals with organs working together to achieve a common function?
organ system level
anatomical positions using 5 independent details
-standing upright
-feet parallel,flat on floor
-head level, eyes forward
-arms @side
-palms forward, thumbs out
an actual cut or slice to expose internal anatomy?
section
an imaginary flat surface passing through the body?
plane
passes vertically through the body and dicides it into front and back portions?
coronal/frontal plane
divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
transverse plane/ horizontal or cross plane
passes vertically through the body, dividing it into right and left portions?
sagittal plane
passes vertically though the boddy dividing it into right and left halves?
midsagittal planes
minor plane passes through the body or specimen at an angle?
oblique plane
in front of or towards the front surface?
anterior
in back of or towards the back surface?
posterior
at the backside of the body?
dorsal
at the belly-side of the body?
ventral
toward the head or above?
superior
toward the feet?
inferior
at the rear or tail end?
caudal
at the head end?
cranial
toward the midline of the body?
medial
away from the midline of the body?
lateral
towards the inside of the body or underneath another structure?
deep
on the outside or closer to the surface?
superficial
closest to the point of attachment or point of origin or central point?
proximal
farthest from the point of attachment or point of origin or central point?
distal
the portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist?
antebrachium
the front of the elbow?
antecubital
the armpit?
acilla
the portion of the upper limbbetween the shoulder and the elbow?
brachium
the cheek
bucca
the wrist?
carpus
the head?
cephalic region
the neck?
cervical region
the braincase?
cranium
the portion of the lower limb from the knee to the ankle?
crural region
the fingers and toes?
digits
the back of the body from the base of the neck to the end of the spine?
dorsum
the portion of the lower limb from the hip to the knee?
femoral region
the region of the pelvis assoiciated with the large, posterior, hip muscles?
gluteal region
the great big toe?
hallux
the anterior region where a fold is created as the torso meets the thigh?
inguinal region
the small of the back
lumbar region
the chin?
mental region
the mouth?
oral region
the region of the face associated with the eyes?
ocular or orbital region
the anterior portion of the hand formed by the metacarpals?
palmar region
the anterior portion of the fingers?
palmar or flexar
the posterior portion of the fingers?
dorsal or extensor
the region overlying the kneecap
patellar region
the region between the pubic symphysis, the coccyx, and the ischial tuberosities?
perineum
the foot?
pes
the sole of the foot?
plantar surface
the superior portion of the foot?
dorsum
the thumb?
pollex
the area on the posterior aspect of the knee?
popliteal region
the area overlying the pubic bones?
pubic region
the chest?
thoracic region
the navel?
umbilous
what body cavity holds the brain and spinal cord?
dorsal cavity
what body cavity holds the brain?
cranial cavity
what body cavity hold the spinal cord?
vertebral canal
what body cavity contains the respiratory, cardiovascular,digestive,urinary,and reproductive systems?
ventral cavity
what body cavity forms the superior part of the ventral cavity,is surrounded by the ribs and vertebral column and holds the heart and lungs?
thoracic cavity
what body cavity forms the inferior portion of the ventral cavity and contains digestive urinary and reproductive organs?
abdominopelvic cavity