What is Anatomy & Physiology? definitions Flashcards

The study of the body's structure, including the shape, location, and composition of body parts.

The study of the body's function, focusing on how body parts work and respond to various stimuli.

An organ that pumps blood throughout the body, with its structure and function being key topics in anatomy and physiology.

A graph showing the heart's electrical activity over time, used to study its function.

Internal compartments of the heart that receive and pump blood.

Tubes that carry blood throughout the body, connecting to the heart.

Structures in the heart that control blood flow direction and prevent backflow.

The concept that anatomy and physiology are interdependent, with structure determining function and vice versa.

The idea that an organ's structure is designed to perform its specific function.

Another term for electrocardiogram, a tool for measuring the heart's electrical activity.

Another term for electrocardiogram, used interchangeably with EKG.

A part of the body with a specific function, made up of different tissues.

The specific job or role that a body part performs.

The physical makeup of a body part, including its shape, size, and location.

The entire physical structure of a human or animal, studied in anatomy and physiology.