1 - Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What are the subdivisions of Anatomy and what is the difference between them?
A
Gross Anatomy (visible to the eye) MicroAnatomy (requiring a microscope)
2
Q
What are the subdivisions of microanatomy?
A
Cytology
Histology
3
Q
What is histology?
A
The study of tissues
4
Q
What are the levels of organization in anatomy?
A
- Chemical
- Cellular
- Tissue
- Organ
- Organ System
- Organism
5
Q
What defines a tissue?
A
A group of structurally similar cells.
6
Q
What are the major types of tissues?
A
- Nervous tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
7
Q
What defines an organ?
A
2 or more tissues working together.
8
Q
What defines an organ system?
A
Several related organs working together to accomplish a common purpose.
