ANAPHY
Anatomy
Greek word meaning “cut up” (ana- = up, - tomy = process of cutting)
Study of external and internal structures of body and their relationships to each other.
“FORM”
Branches of Anatomy
Gross Anatomy – macroscopic, can be seen by the eye; can studied without microscope.
Regional Anatomy – is the study of the different regions of the body such (e.g. head and neck).
Systemic Anatomy – study if the specific systems of the body (e.g. Reproductive system and Cardiovascular System).
Microscopic Anatomy – cell and molecule level, needs microscope, cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Cytology – Study of cells.
Histology – Study of tissues (groups of specialized cells that work together to perform functions).
Histopathology – Study of tissues to identify cause of disease.
Subdivisions of Anatomy
Embryological Anatomy or Embryology – study of prenatal development; the first eight weeks of development after fertilization of human being.
Developmental Anatomy – study of human growth and development from fertilized egg to mature adult to death.
Cell Anatomy – study of cellular structure.
Radiographic Anatomy or Radiology – study of the structures of the body using x-rays and other non invasive imaging techniques.
Pathological Anatomy – structural changes (macroscopic to microscopic) associated with disease.
Physiology
Greek word for the “study of nature” (physio- = nature; -logy = study of)
Study of how the structure of these organism perform their functions.
“FUNCTIONS”