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