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33 Cards in this Set
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Difference between Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy focuses on the STRUCTURE
Physiology focuses on the FUNCTION |
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Gross or Macroscopic anatomy
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The study of large body structures visible to the naked eye
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Regional Anatomy
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The study of anatomy by regions, e.g. the study of the entire arm, the chest cavity, the back, and so on, in which all systems present in that region are learned concurrently.
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Systemic Anatomy
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Study of body structure by systems
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Surface Anatomy
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The study of internal structures to how they relate to the skin surface
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Microscopic Anatomy
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Deals with structures to small for the naked eyes
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Cytology
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The study of cells
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Histology
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The study of Tissues
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Developmental Anatomy
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The study of how the body structure changes over time
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Embryology
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The study of anatomy as the fetus matures
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Pathological Anatomy
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Studies Structural changes due to diseases
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Radio graphic Anatomy
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Studies Internal Structures with X-Rays
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Molecular Biology
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The study of biological molecules
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Palpation
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The feeling of organs with your hands
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Auscultation
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The listening to organs using a stethoscope
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Renal Physiology
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The study of how the Kidney Functions
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Neurophysiology
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Study of how the Nervous System works
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Cardiovascular Physiology
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Study of how the heart and blood vessel works
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Principle of complementarity of structure and function
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The concept that a structure is dependent on how it is designed
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Responsiveness or Excitability
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The ability for the body to sense changes in the environment
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Homeostatic Imbalance
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As we age our bodies become less resistant to change
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Anatomical Position
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The standard body position
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Axial Part
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The head and torso
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Perpendicular Part
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Appendages and Limbs
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Viscera
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An organism's internal organs
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Pleural Cavities
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Cavity between lungs and ribs
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Mediastinum
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an undelineated group of structures in the thorax, surrounded by loose connective tissue. It contains the heart.
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Pericardial Cavity
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A cavity that surrounds the heart, and remaining thoracic organs.
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
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A cavity containing the amdombial and pelvic cavity
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Serous membrane
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A smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells, which secrete serous fluid, and a thin epithelial layer.
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Parietal Serosa
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Part of the serous membrane lining the cavity walls.
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Visceral Serosa
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Parietal Serosa that has been folded to cover the organs
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Serous Fluid
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Fluid that separates the serous membranes
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