Anatomy, Kinesiology, Physiology, and Pathology Quiz

Anatomy and Physiology

• Anatomy is the study of the gross structure of the body and the interrelations of its parts.
• Physiology is the science and study of the vital processes, mechanisms, and functions of an organ or system.
• Kinesiology is the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement.
• Pathology is the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease.

Health and Wellness

• A disease is an abnormal and unhealthy state of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, wherein it is incapable of carrying on its normal function.
• A symptom is subjective evidence of disease or bodily disorder; a clear message to the organism that something is wrong.
• A systemic infection is when invading organisms have spread throughout the body.
• Signs of inflammation include swelling, heat, loss of range of motion, redness, and pain.
• Fever is often a warning sign of an infection.

Body Systems

• The skeletal system provides the framework for the body, protects vital organs, and supports movement.
• The muscular system is responsible for movement and maintaining posture, and consists of around 650 muscles.
• The nervous system is the body's control center, responsible for coordinating all activities.
• The cardiovascular system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes waste products.
• The respiratory system allows us to breathe, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
• The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used for energy and growth.
• The endocrine system regulates various body functions, such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
• The immune system protects the body from infection and disease.
• The urinary system eliminates waste products and regulates body fluid balance.
• The reproductive system allows us to reproduce and continue our species.
• The integumentary system protects the body from external damage and maintains body temperature.
• The lymphatic system helps protect the body from infection and disease.

Massage and Wellness

• Massage has direct effects on tissues that are being touched or manipulated, such as enhanced local circulation of venous blood and lymph.
• A scar is a dense fibrous tissue that forms as an injury, wound, burn, or sore heals.
• Zero on the wellness scale means there is no perceivable sickness.

Medical Terminology

• Greek and Latin are source languages for medical terminology.
• A prefix is one or more syllables added in front of the stem to further its meaning.
• Examples of prefixes include contra (against, counter to) and -algia (pain, painful condition).
• Cervix means neck.