AtP Chapter 1 subdivision of AP

Anatomy

Studies the form and structure of the body

Physiology

Examines how the body functions

Microscopic anatomy

Structures that cannot be observed by unaided eye

Cytology

Is the study of body cells and their internal structure

Histology

The study of tissues

Gross / or macroscopic anatomy

Investigates structures to the unaided eye

Systematic anatomy

Studies the anatomy of each body system

Regional anatomy

Examines the structures in a body region

Surface anatomy

focuses on superficial anatomic marking and internal body structures

Embryology

Studies developmental changes from conception to birth

Pathologic anatomy

Examines macroscopic and microscopic anatomic changes resulting from disease

Radiographic anatomy

Investigates internal struggles visualized by scanning procedures

Cardiovascular physiology

Examines functioning of the heart blood vessels and blood

Neurophysiology

Studies functioning of nerves and nervous systems organs

Respiratory physiology

Explores function of respiratory organs

Reproductive physiology

Investigates functioning of reproductive hormones and the reproductive cycle

Pathophysiology

Focuses on the function of a body system during disease or injury to the system

What is the relationship between anatomy + physiology?

Form (anatomy) and function (physiology) are interrelated