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Surface anatomy includes: (3)
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Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy
refers to features visible to the naked eye
Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy inclueds: (3)
Surface anatomy
Regional antatomy
Systemic anatomy
Anatomy
"cutting open"
Study of internal & external structure
Pathology
the study of the effects of diseases on organs or system function
Reproductive System
produces sex cells& hormones
Urinary System
Elminates excess water, salt, and waste products
Respiratory System
Delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood
Lymphatic System
Defends againt infection & disease; returns tissue fluid to the blood stream
Cardiovascular system
Transports cells & dissolved materials including nutrients, waste and gases
Endocrine System
Directs long-term changes in activities of other organ systems
Nervous System
Directs immediate response to stimuli usually by coordinating the activites of other organ systems
Muscular System
Allows for Locomotion
Provides Support
Produces heat
Skeletal System
Provides support
Protects tissue
Stores Minerals
Forms blood
Integumentary System (skin)
Protects against enviromental hazards
Helps control body temp
Cardiovascular System
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Lymphatic System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Reproductive System
Urinary System
Homeostatis
the existense of a stable internal enviroment
Levels of Organization (6)
chemical/molecular
cellular
tissue
organ
organ system
organism level
Physiology
the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions
Microscopic anatomy
features/structures that
CAN NOT
be seen to the naked eye
Microscopic Anatomy includes: (2)
Cytology
Histology
Transverse plane:
Superior/inferior
Frontal Plane:
Anterior/Posterior
Sagittal Plane:
Left/Right
Author
NJP3531
ID
101706
Card Set
A&P Medic ch1
Description
Ch 1 A&P
Updated
2011-09-14T20:17:21Z
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