Anatomy Unit 1.1-1.3

Anatomy

study of internal & external structures & physical relationship between body parts

Gross or macroscopic anatomy

study of visible features

Gross Surface

study general or superficial form

Gross Regional

superficial & internal features all structed in one part of body

Gross Systemic

study of structures of major organ systems

Microscopic anatomy

study of structures that can NOT be seen without a microscope

Cytology

study of cells

Histology

study of tissues

Physiology

study of function of anatomical structures

Cell physiology

study of functions of living cells

Special physiology

physiology of a specific organ

Systemic Physiology

study of all aspects of organ systems

Pathological Physiology

study of effects of diseases on organs or systems

Morphology

study of external structures/Study of form or shape

Chemical

atoms, unit of matter form molecules

Cellular

Basic units of all life

Tissue

groups of similar cells wotking together with the same function

Organ

two or more difference tissues working together to form structure with specific function

Organ system

organs working together with the same function

Organismal

all systems of the body work together to maintain life and health of humans