Health Sciences 2300A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Macrophage, Melanoma, Sarcomere
1 Mar 2017
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Regional anatomy: studying an area of the body, usually used when studying with cadavers. Systemic anatomy: study of the 11 systems individually. Like having a compass so you can have a standardized position, easier to communicate between anatomists. Standing, feet flat on the ground, palms facing forward. Left and right - patient"s left and right. Distal - moving away from the trunk of the body, down the limbs. Coronal plane: separates the body into anterior and posterior positions. Sagittal plane: separates the body into left and right. Tranverse/horizontal plane: often used to study digestive system http://fce- study. netdna- ssl. com/2/images/upl oad- flashcards/24/40/99/ Protects vital organs, helps to regionally organize the human body. Separated by joints and fascia (connective tissue that bundles structures together) Atoms -> molecules (dna, rna, lipids) -> cells -> tissues -> Excitable, stimulates organs to initate a response: muscle tissue. Heart, vessels, connecting bones, skeletal muscles: connective tissue. Covers organs and inner lining of hollow organs.
