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Intro Knowledge
Mastering A&P concepts for EXAMS
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/20/2013

Additional Anatomy Flashcards

 


 

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The Hierarchy of Complexity

Definition

In descending order:

1.Organism is composed of organ systems 2.Organ systems composed of organs

3.Organs composed of tissues

4.Tissues composed of cells

5.Cells composed of organelles

6.Organelles composed of molecules

7.Molecules composed of atoms

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Anatomy

The Study of Form

 

Examining structure of the human body

Definition

Comparative anatomy

 

–Study of more than one species in order to examine structural similarities and differences, and analyze evolutionary trends

 

Cadaver dissection

–Cutting & separation of tissues to reveal their relationships

 

Surface Anatomy:

study of form and markings of body surface, often explored without any "cutting, by visualization or palpation.

 

Gross Anatomy: Structure seen by the unaided, naked eye

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System approach

 (Systemic Anatomy)

 

 

 

 

 

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Study of body systems

•e.g. all of blood vessels, or all of muscles, etc at once.

 

 

 

 

 

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Regional approach

(Regional Anatomy)

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Study of all anatomical structures of a specific region

 

•e.g. thorax, or head and neck all studied together.

Term
Chemical LEVEL
Definition
•Most basic level composed of atoms
and molecules
•Atom is the simplest unit
•Elements (purest form of atoms)eg Carbon(C); Hydrogen(H)
•Two or more atoms combine to form a molecule (eg. oxygen (O2); water (H2O)
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