Chapter 1 Section 1 Anatomy & Physiology Compared

regional anatomy

(gross anatomy) examines all of the structures in a particular region of the body as a complete unit, such as the axillaey (armpit) region of the body

surface anatomy

(gross anatomy) focuses on both superficial anatomic markings and the internal body structures that relate to the skin covering them.

systemic anatomy

(gross anatomy) studies the anatomy of each functional body system.

comparative anatomy

(gross) examines the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species

Physiology

Study of the function of body parts; how they work to carry out life-sustaining activities

Gross Anatomy

also called macroscopic anatomy, investigates the structure and relationships of body parts that are visible to the unaided eye, such as intestines, heart, stomach, and brain.

pathologic anatomy

examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease.

microscopic anatomy

examines structures that cannot be seen by the unaided eye such as cells or thin slices of body structures and examine these structures under the microscope.

Pathophysiology

investigates the relationship between the functioning of an organ system and disease or injury to that organ system.

radiographic anatomy

investigates the relationships among internal structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures such as sonography , MRI, or x-ray.

Cytology

subdivision of microscopic anatomy, means cellular anatomy, is the study of body cells and their internal structure

Histology

subdivision of microscopic anatomy, study of tissues

Embryology

the discipline concerned with developmental changes occurring from conception to birth.

anatomy

the study of structure and form of the body.