Chapter 1   The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology

1) The word “anatomy” comes from

1. A) Latin and means “to be born.”
2. B) Hebrew and means “shape.”
3. C) Greek and means “to cut apart.”
4. D) German and means “body.”
5. E) Italian and means “form.”

2) Anatomy is the study of

1. A) stars.
2. B) function.
3. C) sharp tools.
4. D) structure and form.
5. E) word histories.

3) Because the body has been the same for thousands of years, anatomy is considered a static classification system instead of a dynamic science.

4) A scientist who describes the layers of the heart wall and their relationship to the surrounding pericardium would be a(n)

1. A) anatomist.
2. B) physiologist.
3. C) pathologist.
4. D) pulmonologist.

5) ________ anatomy examines both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them.

1. A) Regional
2. B) Surface
3. C) Radiographic
4. D) Surgical
5. E) Systemic

6) The discipline known as ________ anatomy examines similarities and differences across species.

7) Which branch of microscopic anatomy is the study of tissues?

1. A) Histology
2. B) Cytology
3. C) Embryology
4. D) Developmental anatomy
5. E) Surgical anatomy