Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology – Key Concepts
and Terminology Study
Guide
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What is anatomy?
The study of internal and external body structures and their physical
relationships among other body parts.
What is physiology?
The study of how living organisms perform their vital functions.
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What principle states that structure and function are closely related?
The principle of complementarity of structure and function.
What is the focus of gross anatomy?
Examination of large structures visible with the naked eye.
What does microscopic anatomy study?
Structures that can only be seen using magnification, such as cells and
molecules.
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What is surface anatomy?
The anatomy of the body surface.
What is regional anatomy?
The anatomy of specific body areas.
What is sectional anatomy?
Understanding the relationship of body structures by examining cross
sections.
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