Branches of anatomy & Physiology
Regional anatomy
Study of body parts (ie. Head, leg)
Microscopic anatomy
the study of structures that are so small they can only be seen with a microscope.
3 branches of Physiology
-cellular function -molecular activity -laws of physics
Physiology
-the study of body functions -overarching concept: principle of complementary of structure and function (structure possibility based on design)
Gross anatomy
Macroscopic study of the whole body (can see with naked eye)
Systemic anatomy
Study of body systems
Cytology
Study of cells
Histology
Study of tissues (group of cells)
Pathological anatomy (Within specialized anatomy)
deals with the structural changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by disease
Embryology
is the study of how body structures from and develop before birth
Radiographic anatomy (Within specialized anatomy)
is the study of internal body structural by means of x-ray studies and other imaging techniques
Surface anatomy
the study of shapes and markings on the surface of the body that reveals the underlying organs
Developmental anatomy
traces the structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span and the effects of aging