1.1 Form (anatomy) determines function (physiology)
Explain the principle of complementarity
Anatomy and physiology are inseparable. Function always reflects structure. What a structure can do depends on its specific form.
Which of the following imaging devices would best localize a tumor in a person's brain? A.) PET B.) DSA C.) MRI D.) X-ray
C.) MRI
Physiology studies what?
The function of the body; how the body parts work and carry out their life-sustaining activities
Anatomy studies what?
The structure of body parts and their relationships to one another
What is regional anatomy?
The study of all the structures in a particular region of the body; a form of macroscopic anatomy
What is surface anatomy?
The study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface; a form of macroscopic anatomy
What is systemic anatomy?
The study of organ systems; a form of macroscopic anatomy
What does anatomy mean in Greek?
To dissect or cut apart
What is another term for macroscopic anatomy?
gross anatomy
Which subdivision of anatomy studies tissues of the heart?
histology
Radiographic anatomy studies what?
internal structures as visualized by X-ray images or specialized scanning procedures
Macroscopic anatomy studies what?
large body structures visible to the naked eye, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Auscultation is done by?
listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope
What topic would you be studying if you investigated urine production by the kidneys?
renal physiology
Pathological anatomy studies what?
structural changes caused by disease
Microscopic anatomy studies what?
structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
What is developmental anatomy?
study of anatomical and physiological development throughout life
What is cytology?
study of cells; a subdivision of microscopic anatomy
What is embryology?
study of embryos and their development before birth; a subdivision of developmental anatomy
What is histology?
study of tissues; a subdivision of microscopic anatomy
Cardiovascular physiology examines what?
the operation of the heart and blood vessels
Neurophysiology explains what?
the workings of the nervous system
Palpation is?
to examine by touch
