Branches of anatomy
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- Anatomy
- to cut up; the science dealing with the study of structure of form (morphology (shape))
- Physiology
- the science dealing with the study of function
- Surface anatomy
- Study of markings, form (morphology), etc. of the surface of the body
- Gross (macroscopic) anatomy
- Structures studied without a microscope
- Systemic anatomy
- Approach used in beginning classes; structures of specific system of the body; ex) Nervous/respiratory system
- Regional anatomy
- Approach used in medical school; specific regions of the body; ex) whole hand, head, chest
- Embryology
- Study of changes from the fert. egg (zygote) to week 8
- Developmental anatomy
- Study changes from fert. egg (zygote) to the adult
- Cytology
- Study of cells
- Histology
- Study of microscopic structure of tissue
- Pathology
- Study of structures influenced by disease, etc; the study of abnormal structures
- Radiographic anatomy
- Study of body using x-rays or various imaging techniques
- Fetus
- from the end of the embryo phase (week 8) to birth