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cytology

the study of cells

histology

the study of tissues

pathology

histology of diseased tissues

gross anatomy

the study of structures visible to the unaided eye

surface anatomy

superficial anatomical markings

regional anatomy

considers all structures within a specific body REGION

systemic anatomy

is the study of anatomy one organ system at a time

developmental anatomy

structural changes over time

embryology

developmental anatomy within the 1st trimester

comparative anatomy

comparisons with other animals

clinical anatomy

anatomical changes during disease

radiographic anatomy

noninvasive imaging procedures

surgical anatomy

landmarks and surgical procedures

cells

smallest units

tissues

groups of the same cells (group of bone cells make up bone tissue)


organs

"mixtures" of tissues

organ systems

multiple organs working together for a common purpose

the anatomical position

-body erect


-eyes forward


-upper limbs and hands to the side


-palms facing forward (supinated)--radius and ulna are paralled


-fingers extended anteriorly and thumbs point to the side (most lateral)


-feet flat with toes pointed forward

what are the two abdomiopelvic quadrant lines

median and transumbilical

what is McBurney's point?

marks appendix location; lower right

what are the body planes

1)left and right midclavicular planes


2)subcostal plane


3)supracristal plane

left and right midclavicular planes

left and right vertical planes

subcostal plane

top of the two that go right to left

supracristal plane

lower of the two that go right to left