Chapter 1.1a Details of Structure and Form

Define the two main division of Microscopic anatomy

Cytology (cellular anatomy) is the study of body cells and their internal structure. Histology is the study of body tissues.

Define Gross Antatomy

Gross Anatomy (macroscopic anatomy) investigates the structure and relationship of body parts with the unaided eye.

Define Microscopic Anatomy

Microscopic anatomy examines structures that can't be seen with the unaided eye.

Define Pathologic Anatomy

Pathologic Anatomy examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease.

Define Radiographic Anatomy

Radiographic Anatomy investigates relationships among internal structures that can be visualized with special scanning procedures.

How might knowledge of surface anatomy be important for a health-care worker during CPR?

So they know where to press when compressing the chest. Knowing the location of the heart is important.

Define the five different approaches to Gross Anatomy

Systematic Anatomy which studies the anatomy of each functional body system. Regional Anatomy which examines all of the structures within a particular region of the body as a complete unit. Surface Anatomy looks at both superficial anatomic markings and the internal body structures Comparative Anatomy examines the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species. Embryology is the study of developmental changes occurring from conception to birth.