Divisions of Anatomy

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Divisions of Anatomy
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Anatomy

• The study of ___________?
• From the Greek anatome meaning to dissect
• Structure dictates function!

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Subdivisions of Anatomy

• Because anatomy is such a broad science, it is
  more meaningful when specific aspects of the
  science are considered
• Subdivisions we will discuss Surface, gross,
  systemic, regional, developmental, embryology,
  pathological, histology, cytology and radiographic

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Surface Anatomy

• Study of the form (morphology) and markings of
  the surface of the body

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Gross Anatomy

• AKA macroscopic anatomy
• Study of structures that can be studies without
  the use of a microscope

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Systemic Anatomy

• AKA systematic anatomy
• Study of specific systems of the body such as the
  nervous system or the respiratory system

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Regional Anatomy

• Study of a specific region such as the chest or
  head
• Can include several different systems

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Developmental Anatomy

• Study of development from the fertilized egg to
  adult form

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Embryology

• Study of development from the fertilized egg
  through the 8th week in utero

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Pathological Anatomy

• Study of structural changes associated with
  disease

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Histology

• Microscopic study of the structure of tissues

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Cytology

• Microscopic study of the structure of cells

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Radiographic Anatomy

• Study of the structure of the body that includes
  the use of x-rays