Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - The Scope of Anatomy and Physiology - Before You Go On - Page 3: 2

Listening to a patient for a heart murmur - Auscultation Studying the microscopic structure of the liver - Histology (microscopic anatomy) Microscopically examining liver tissue for signs of hepatitis - Histopathology Learning the blood vessels of a cadaver - Dissection Performing a breast self-examination - Percussion

1. Listening to a patient for a heart murmur - Auscultation • Auscult (listen) + ation (process) • Auscultation is the technical term for listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope. It is commonly performed to examine the cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lung sounds), as well as the gastrointestinal system (bowel sounds). A heart murmur, an abnormal sound, can be detected through auscultation. 2. Studying the microscopic structure of the liver - Histology (microscopic anatomy) • Histo (tissue) + logy (study) • Histology is the study of tissues sectioned as thin slices and observed under a microscope. It involves examining the microscopic structure of tissues and is an essential tool in biology and medicine. 3. Microscopically examining liver tissue for signs of hepatitis - Histopathology • Histo (tissue) + pathology (study of disease) • Histopathology is a branch of pathology that involves the microscopic examination of diseased tissue. This is crucial for diagnosing conditions like hepatitis and other diseases by observing tissue changes at the cellular level. 4. Learning the blood vessels of a cadaver - Dissection • Dissection is the process of carefully cutting apart and examining the internal structures of a body to understand their relationships and functions. This method is commonly used in medical education to study anatomy, including the blood vessels. 5. Performing a breast self-examination - Palpation • Palpation is the method of feeling with the hands during a physical examination. It is used to assess the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of an organ or body part. A breast self-examination involves palpating the breast tissue to detect any abnormal lumps or changes, not percussion. Summary • Listening to a patient for a heart murmur - Auscultation • Studying the microscopic structure of the liver - Histology • Microscopically examining liver tissue for signs of hepatitis - Histopathology • Learning the blood vessels of a cadaver - Dissection • Performing a breast self-examination - Palpation By making these corrections, we ensure the terms used are accurate and correctly describe the procedures.