Introduction to Anatomy Science

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the position of the human body used as a reference in describing anatomical structures?

Anatomical position (correct)

Supine position

Prone position

Lateral position

What does the word 'anatome' mean?

Microscopic study

Describing anatomy

Cutting (correct)

Gross anatomy

Which type of anatomy is the description of the body on a regional basis?

Gross Anatomy

Systemic Anatomy (correct)

Histology

Microscopic Anatomy

What does anatomy form the basis for?

Practice of medicine Signup and view all the answers

What is studied by means of dissection of the body?

Gross Anatomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of anatomy?

Anatomy is the science which deals with the structure of the body. Signup and view all the answers

How is gross anatomy studied?

Gross anatomy is studied by means of dissection of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is regional anatomy and give an example?

Regional anatomy is the description of the body on a regional basis. For example, abdomen, thorax. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of anatomy in medicine?

Anatomy forms the basis for the practice of medicine and is important to anyone involved in any aspect of patient treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical position and how is it defined?

The anatomical position is the position of the human body used as reference in describing the position and relations of the various anatomical structures. It is defined as the body standing erect with the eyes directed forwards, and the upper limbs hanging by the sides with the palms facing forwards and the thumbs directed laterally. Signup and view all the answers