Anatomy (Chapter 1)

Anatomy

investigates the body's structures

Anatomy

means to dissect/cut apart and separate parts of a body for study.

Anatomy

Examines the relationship between the structure of a body part and its function.

developmental anatomy

microscopic anatomy

gross anatomy

Levels of study

Developmental Anatomy

Considers anatomical changes from conception to adulthood

Embryology

subspecialty that focuses on the first 8 weeks post-conception

Microscopic anaotmy

some structures are so small they must be studied under a microscope

Cytology

study of cells

Histology

Study of tissues

Gross anatomy

study of structures that can be studied without the aid of a microscope

Systemic anatomy

Regional anatomy

2 approaches under gross anatomy

Systemic anatomy

studied by systems (ex: cardiovascular)

Regional anatomy

studied by regions - area by area (ex: arm, leg)

Surface anatomy

uses superficial structures to locate internal structures

Anatomical imaging

noninvasive techniques like x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds for internal visualization

Anatomical anomalies

physical characteristics that differ from the normal pattern

Anatomical anomalies

can vary in severity from relatively harmless to life-threatening