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Overview of A & P
A + P and their subdivisions, and the principle of complimentary.
Term | Definition |
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Anatomy | Structure of body parts and their relationship to one another. |
Physiology | The function of the body. (Carries out activities that keep us alive) |
Gross/Macroscopic Anatomy | The study of large body structures. (Can be seen by the naked eye) |
Regional Anatomy | The study of structures in a particular region of the body. |
Systemic Anatomy | The body studied system by system. |
Surface Anatomy | The study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface. |
Microscopic Anatomy | Studies structures to small to be seen with the naked eye. |
Cytology | The study of cells. |
Histology | The study of tissues. |
Palpation | Feeling organs with your hands. |
Ausultation | Listening to organ sounds with a stethoscope. |
Manipulate | Working a joint. |
Principle of Complementary of Structure and Function | Function is dependent on structure, and that the form of a structure relates to its function. |