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Divisions of Anatomy

Divisions of Anatomy

Anatomy n The study of ______? n From the Greek anatome meaning “to dissect”

Anatomy n The study of ______? n From the Greek anatome meaning “to dissect” Structure dictates function!

Subdivisions of Anatomy n Because anatomy is such a broad science, it is more

Subdivisions of Anatomy n Because anatomy is such a broad science, it is more meaningful when specific aspects of the science are considered Subdivisions we will discuss: Surface, gross, systemic, regional, developmental, embryology, pathological, histology, cytology and radiographic

Surface Anatomy n Study of the form (morphology) and markings of the surface of

Surface Anatomy n Study of the form (morphology) and markings of the surface of the body

Gross Anatomy n AKA macroscopic anatomy n Study of structures that can be studies

Gross Anatomy n AKA macroscopic anatomy n Study of structures that can be studies without the use of a microscope

Systemic Anatomy n AKA systematic anatomy n Study of specific systems of the body

Systemic Anatomy n AKA systematic anatomy n Study of specific systems of the body such as the nervous system or the respiratory system

Regional Anatomy n Study of a specific region such as the chest or head

Regional Anatomy n Study of a specific region such as the chest or head n Can include several different systems

Developmental Anatomy n Study of development from the fertilized egg to adult form

Developmental Anatomy n Study of development from the fertilized egg to adult form

Embryology n Study of development from the fertilized egg through the 8 th week

Embryology n Study of development from the fertilized egg through the 8 th week in utero

Pathological Anatomy n Study of structural changes associated with disease

Pathological Anatomy n Study of structural changes associated with disease

Histology n Microscopic tissues study of the structure of

Histology n Microscopic tissues study of the structure of

Cytology n Microscopic cells study of the structure of

Cytology n Microscopic cells study of the structure of

Radiographic Anatomy n Study of the structure of the body that includes the use

Radiographic Anatomy n Study of the structure of the body that includes the use of x-rays

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