Ansci 0.1 intro

Subdecks (13)

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  • Anatomy
    The science that deals with forms and structure of all organisms. "to cut parts"
  • Physiology
    The study of the integrated functions of the body and the functions of all its parts
  • Gross anatomy (macroscopic)

    The study of the form and relations of the structures of the body that can be seen with the unaided eye
  • Comparative anatomy
    The study of the structures of various species of animals, with particular emphasis on those characteristics that aid in classification
  • Microscopic anatomy (histology)

    The study of tissues that can be seen only with the aid of a microscope
  • Ultrastructural cytology
    Deals with portions of cells as visualized with the aid of the electron microscope
  • Cranial
    Directional term meaning toward the head
  • Caudal
    Means toward the tail
  • Median plane
    An imaginary plane passing through the body to divide it into equal right and left halves
  • Transverse plane
    At right angles to the median plane, dividing the body into cranial and caudal segments
  • Horizontal plane
    At right angles to both the median plane and transverse planes
  • Medial
    Close to or toward the median plane
  • Lateral
    Away from the median plane
  • Dorsal
    Toward or beyond the vertebral column
  • Ventral
    Away from the vertebral column or toward the midabdominal wall
  • Proximal
    Closer to the shoulder or closer to the hip (for limbs)
  • Distal
    Further from the shoulder or further from the hip (for limbs)
  • Palmar
    Refers to the flexor or caudal surface of the forelimb. Dorsal is used in this region to refer to the opposite (cranial) side
  • Plantar
    Refers to the caudal surface of the hindlimb