Anatomy and Physiology I: Basic Terminology
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What is the main focus of the study of physiology?

  • Pathological changes in the body
  • Comparative anatomy of animals
  • Structuring cells and tissues
  • Functions of the body (correct)

Which branch of anatomy requires the use of a microscope for visualization?

  • Gross Anatomy
  • Histology (correct)
  • Descriptive Anatomy
  • Comparative Terminology

What does pathology primarily study?

  • The positional terminology of organisms
  • The processes of animal development
  • The functions of organ systems
  • Structural changes due to disease (correct)

Which directional term describes being towards the head in quadrupeds?

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What is the median plane responsible for?

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Which term is used to describe a position farther from the trunk?

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Which study focuses on the similarities between various species of animals?

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Which term indicates a direction towards the surface of the body?

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What does the term 'palmar' refer to in quadrupeds?

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What defines the sagittal plane?

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Which of the following best describes the transverse plane?

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What is the primary function of the dorsal body cavity?

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Which term describes the body partition that is perpendicular to both median and transverse planes?

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What characterizes bilateral symmetry in an organism?

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Which of the following statements about the ventral body cavity is true?

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What role does homeostasis play in an organism?

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What is the level of structural organization that follows tissues?

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In anatomical terminology, what does 'rostral' refer to?

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Which of the following best describes the cranial cavity?

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Anatomy

The study of the structure and form of organisms.

Physiology

The study of how the body functions.

Pathology

Study of structural and functional changes due to disease.

Gross Anatomy

Study of body structures visible without a microscope.

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Microanatomy

Study of microscopic body structures.

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Histology

Study of tissues.

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Comparative Terminology

Study of similarities in animal structures.

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Embryology

Study of development from conception to birth.

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Dorsal

Towards the back or top (in quadruped animals).

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Median Plane

Divides a body into equal left and right halves.

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Sagittal Plane

A plane parallel to the median plane, dividing the body into unequal halves.

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Transverse Plane

A plane perpendicular to the median plane, dividing the body into cranial and caudal (front and back) halves.

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Frontal (Dorsal) Plane

A plane perpendicular to both the median and transverse planes, dividing the body into dorsal and ventral (top and bottom) halves.

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Rostral

Toward the tip of the nose (used only on the head).

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Bilateral Symmetry

Left and right halves of the body are mirror images.

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Dorsal Body Cavity

Contains the brain and spinal cord.

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Ventral Body Cavity

Contains most soft organs (viscera), divided into cranial & caudal portions, including thorax & abdomen.

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Cells

Basic functional units of animal life.

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Tissues

Specialized cells, grouped together.

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Homeostasis

The maintenance of dynamic equilibrium (balance).

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Study Notes

Anatomy and Physiology I: Basic Terminology

  • Anatomy: The study of the structure and form of organisms. Originates from the Greek word anatomÄ“ meaning "to dissect" or "to cut up."
  • Physiology: The study of how organisms function.
  • Pathology: The study of structural and functional changes in the body due to disease. This is the foundation of medical treatment.
  • Gross Anatomy/Macroanatomy: The study of body structures visible without a microscope.
  • Microanatomy: The study of structures requiring a microscope for visualization. This includes cells and tissues.
  • Histology: The study of cells and tissues.
  • Comparative Anatomy: The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of various species.
  • Embryology: The study of animal development from conception to birth.

Descriptive Terminology

  • Descriptive terminology in quadruped animals (4-legged) describes anatomical positions relative to the animal's normal standing posture. Terms like:
    • Dorsal: Away from the ground
    • Ventral: Towards the ground
    • Cranial/Rostral: Towards the head
    • Caudal: Toward the tail
    • Medial: Towards the midline
    • Lateral: Away from the midline
    • Proximal: Closer to the trunk
    • Distal: Farther from the trunk
    • Palmar: On the front leg, surface facing the ground (on the paw)
    • Plantar: On the hind leg, surface facing the ground

Organization of Living Things

  • Cells: Basic functional units of life.
  • Tissues: Specialized cells grouped together.
  • Organs: Groups of tissues working together for a specific purpose.
  • Systems: Groups of organs working together for a common function.
  • Homeostasis: The maintenance of a stable internal environment, a dynamic equilibrium, in the body.
  • Health: The state of normal anatomy and physiology.

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