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12 Cards in this Set
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ANATOMY
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scientific disciplline that investigates the body's structures
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PHYSIOLOGY
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scientific investigation of the processes or functions of living things
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GROSS ANATOMY
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structures that can be examined without aid of a microscope. May be approached from systemic or regional anatomy
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REGIONAL ANATOMY
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body is studied AREA BY AREA.
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SYSTEMIC ANATOMY
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body is studied SYSTEM BY SYSTEM
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SURFACE ANATOMY
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study of external form of the body and its relation to deeper structures.
i.e. sternum and parts of ribs can be seen and felt on front of chest |
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CYTOLOGY
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examines the structural features of CELLS
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HISTOLOGY
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examines TISSUES, which are cells and the materials surrounding them
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DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY
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study of the structural changes thta occur between conception and adulthood
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EMBRYOLOGY
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studies changes that occur from conception of and development of embryo (8th week of development)
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METABOLISM
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all chemical reactions taking place in an organism
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HOMEOSTASIS
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state of equilibrium
(homeo=same stasis=balance) |
