Anatomy and Physiology Summer Work: Chapters 1-4

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Anatomy subdivisions

GROSS(Macroscopic)ANATOMY:

Gross anatomy deals with the study of large body structures visible to the naked eye. (ex.heart,lungs,kidneys)

REGIONAL ANATONY:

This subdivision of anatomy is when all structures in a particular region of the body(ex.Abdomen,leg)are examined at the same time.

SYSTEMIC ANATOMY:

Studies the anatomy of the body system by system.

SURFACE ANATOMY:

Studies the internal structures as the relate to the overlying skin surface.

MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY:

Focuses on the structures too small to be seen with the naked eye.Subdivisions of microscopic anatomy include CYTOLOGY(studies the cells of the body) and HISTOLOGY(study of tissues).

DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY:

Studies the structural changes that occur in the body throughout the life span. A subdivision of developmental anatomy includes EMBRYOLOGY, which studies the developmental changes that occur before birth.

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Anatomy and Physiology Summer Work: Chapters 1-4

By Erin Martin

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