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Human heart and lungs, from an older edition of Gray's Anatomy.
Anatomy "to cut into"
.Anatomy is the study of all living things and the natural structure of them. It is a generic term that involves the human body but also involves the study of plants and animals. Anatomy is closely related to embryology, comparative anatomy, and comparative embryology.
Anatomy consists of two different sections: Gross (Macroscopic) and Microscopic Anatomy. Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic) covers the structures of the unaided eye while Microscopic Anatomy consist of structures seen assisted by microscopes.

Microscopic AnatomyMicroscope used in microscopic anatomy.
  • Scientists will prepare individual slides with cells or thin slices of some part of the body to be examined by a microscope.
  • But there are limits to the magnification of the microscope based on the sophistication of the equipment available.
Cytology- (cellular anatomy) the study of single body cells and their internal structures
Histology- study of tissues. Examines how groups of specialized cells and their products function for a common purpose.

Sections of Microscopic Anatomy

Pathologic- The study of diseases and the changes due to them.
Radiographic- The study of the relationships among the internal structures that may be visualized by radiography.
Surgical- the application of anatomical knowledge to surgical diagnosis and treatment.


Gross Anatomy (or Macroscopic Anatomy) Gross anatomy- examining a cadaver.
  • Investigates the relationship and structure of large body parts that are visible to the unaided eye, such as the intestines, stomach, brain, heart, and kidneys.
  • Preserved specimens or their parts are often cut open (dissected) for examination.
Sections of Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic Anatomy)
Developmental- the study of anatomy that features structural changes from fertilization to maturity.
Embryological-The study of Anatomy dealing with the formation, development, structure, and functional activities of embryos.
Regional- the study of Anatomy dealing with a certain region of the body and the relationship between structures in that region.
Surface- the study of Anatomy dealing with the surface structures of the body and there relationship to internal structures. Systemic- the study of Anatomy dealing with the specific systems of the body and their structures



Superficial or Surface Anatomy
The study of Anatomical Landmarks that can be readily seen on the surface of the human body. With knowledge of such anatomy, doctors can use it to associate the positions of deeper stuctures.

Comparative Anatomy

Anatomy relating to the comparison of anatomical structures between humans and animals and animals alike.

Anthroplogical anatomy

Anatomy relating to the comparison of different races of humans.
Artistic Anatomy

Anatomy used for Artistic reasons.

See also

General anatomy:
Human anatomy:


References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Introduction page, "Anatomy of the Human Body". Henry Gray. 20th edition. 1918". Retrieved on 19 March 2007.
  2. ^ "Publisher's page for Gray's Anatomy. 39th edition (UK). 2004. ISBN 0-443-07168-3". Retrieved on 19 March 2007.
  3. ^ "Publisher's page for Gray's Anatomy. 39th edition (US). 2004. ISBN 0-443-07168-3". Retrieved on 19 March 2007.

External links

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Anatomy

Major Systems

Organs

Bones
Collar bone (clavicle) · Thigh bone (femur) · Humerus · Mandible · Patella · Radius · Skull (cranium) · Tibia · Ulna · Rib (costa) · Vertebrae · Pelvis · Sternum

Glands

Tissues

Body Parts
Abdomen · Arm · Back · Buttock · Chest · Ear · Eye · Face · Genitals · Head · Joint · Leg · Mouth · Neck · Scalp · Skin · Teeth · Tongue

Other Terms



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