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Person standing upright with feet flat on floor and close together, arms at side,
palms forward
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1 Human Anatomy 2 cyto
3 Gross Anatomy 4 Anatomical Position
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Terms in this set (80)
Human Anatomy The study of the structural basis of the body function.
Physiology The study of the functional relevance of that
structure.
Functional Morphology The structure of the organs, and the functional
reasons behind it.
, Cadaver Deceased Body
Gross Anatomy The study structure visible to the naked eye, using
methods such as surface observations, dissection, X-
rays, and MRI scans.
Surface Anatomy The external structure of the body.
*Important for physical examination of the patient
Radiologic Anatomy The study of the internal structure, using X-rays and
other medical imaging techniques.
Systemic Anatomy The study of one organ system at a time.
*Most Textbooks
Regional Anatomy The study of multiple organ systems at once given
region of the body
Ex: head, chest
Histology The microscopic examination of tissues for signs of
disease.
Cytology The study of the structure and function of individual
cells.
histo tissue
cyto cell
Comparative Anatomy The study of more than one species in order to
examine structural similarities and differences and
analyze evolutionary trends.
Inspection Looking at the body's appearance in careful detail
ex: physical examination
Palpation Feeling a structure with the hands
ex: palpating a swollen lymph node, or taking a pulse
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Practice questions for this set
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Person standing upright with feet flat on floor and close together, arms at side,
palms forward
Choose an answer
1 Human Anatomy 2 cyto
3 Gross Anatomy 4 Anatomical Position
Don't know?
Terms in this set (80)
Human Anatomy The study of the structural basis of the body function.
Physiology The study of the functional relevance of that
structure.
Functional Morphology The structure of the organs, and the functional
reasons behind it.
, Cadaver Deceased Body
Gross Anatomy The study structure visible to the naked eye, using
methods such as surface observations, dissection, X-
rays, and MRI scans.
Surface Anatomy The external structure of the body.
*Important for physical examination of the patient
Radiologic Anatomy The study of the internal structure, using X-rays and
other medical imaging techniques.
Systemic Anatomy The study of one organ system at a time.
*Most Textbooks
Regional Anatomy The study of multiple organ systems at once given
region of the body
Ex: head, chest
Histology The microscopic examination of tissues for signs of
disease.
Cytology The study of the structure and function of individual
cells.
histo tissue
cyto cell
Comparative Anatomy The study of more than one species in order to
examine structural similarities and differences and
analyze evolutionary trends.
Inspection Looking at the body's appearance in careful detail
ex: physical examination
Palpation Feeling a structure with the hands
ex: palpating a swollen lymph node, or taking a pulse
