GNUR 155 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4)
Anatomy - ANS-The study of body structure
Physiology - ANS-The study of body function
Levels of Structural Organization - ANS-chemical --> cellular --> tissue --> organs -->
organ system --> organism
surface anatomy - ANS-the study of form and markings on the body surface
gross anatomy - ANS-the study of anatomical structures visible to the unaided eye
systemic anatomy - ANS-studies the anatomy of each functional body system
regional anatomy - ANS-studies specific regions of the body such as the head or chest
developmental anatomy - ANS-traces structural changes that occur in the body
throughout the life span
cytology - ANS-study of structure and function of cells
six life processes - ANS-metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth,
differentiation, reproduction
metabolism - ANS-the sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism
responsiveness - ANS-to be able to detect & respond to changes in internal or external
environment
growth - ANS-an increase in number or size of cells or the material found between the
cells
differentiation - ANS-process in which cells become specialized in structure and function
Ipsilateral - ANS-on the same side of the body
Contralateral - ANS-on the opposite side of the body
, thoracic cavity - ANS-cavity housing lungs and heart
Mediastinum - ANS-Centrally located space between the lungs (contains the heart,
esophagus, trachea and thymus)
serous membrane - ANS-Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the
outside of the body (reduces friction)
visceral layer - ANS-covers external surface of organs
parietal layer - ANS-lines the internal surface of the body wall
pleural cavity - ANS-contains the lungs
pericardial cavity - ANS-contains the heart
peritoneum - ANS-membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
auscultation - ANS-Listening with a stethoscope
percussion - ANS-tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the
underlying structure
Palpation - ANS-to examine by touch
conventional radiography - ANS-x-rays
CT scan - ANS-a series of x-ray photographs taken from different angles and combined
by computer into a composite representation of a slice through the body
digital subtraction angiography - ANS-video equipment and a computer produce x-ray
images of blood vessels
Ultrasound - ANS-high-frequency sound waves to see something below the surface
MRI - ANS-a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce
computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue; allows
us to see structures within the brain
Anatomy - ANS-The study of body structure
Physiology - ANS-The study of body function
Levels of Structural Organization - ANS-chemical --> cellular --> tissue --> organs -->
organ system --> organism
surface anatomy - ANS-the study of form and markings on the body surface
gross anatomy - ANS-the study of anatomical structures visible to the unaided eye
systemic anatomy - ANS-studies the anatomy of each functional body system
regional anatomy - ANS-studies specific regions of the body such as the head or chest
developmental anatomy - ANS-traces structural changes that occur in the body
throughout the life span
cytology - ANS-study of structure and function of cells
six life processes - ANS-metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth,
differentiation, reproduction
metabolism - ANS-the sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism
responsiveness - ANS-to be able to detect & respond to changes in internal or external
environment
growth - ANS-an increase in number or size of cells or the material found between the
cells
differentiation - ANS-process in which cells become specialized in structure and function
Ipsilateral - ANS-on the same side of the body
Contralateral - ANS-on the opposite side of the body
, thoracic cavity - ANS-cavity housing lungs and heart
Mediastinum - ANS-Centrally located space between the lungs (contains the heart,
esophagus, trachea and thymus)
serous membrane - ANS-Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the
outside of the body (reduces friction)
visceral layer - ANS-covers external surface of organs
parietal layer - ANS-lines the internal surface of the body wall
pleural cavity - ANS-contains the lungs
pericardial cavity - ANS-contains the heart
peritoneum - ANS-membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
auscultation - ANS-Listening with a stethoscope
percussion - ANS-tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the
underlying structure
Palpation - ANS-to examine by touch
conventional radiography - ANS-x-rays
CT scan - ANS-a series of x-ray photographs taken from different angles and combined
by computer into a composite representation of a slice through the body
digital subtraction angiography - ANS-video equipment and a computer produce x-ray
images of blood vessels
Ultrasound - ANS-high-frequency sound waves to see something below the surface
MRI - ANS-a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce
computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue; allows
us to see structures within the brain
