1: Orientation Flashcards
Anatomy
Study of the structure of body parts and their relationship to one another
Physiology
Study of the function of body parts; how they work to carry out life-sustaining activities
Gross or macroscopic anatomy
Study of large, visible structures
Regional anatomy
Study of all structures in a particular area of the body
System anatomy
Study of just one system (cardiovascular, muscular, etc.)
Surface anatomy
Study of internal structures as they relate to overlying skin
Microscopic anatomy
Study of structures too small to be seen by naked eye
Cytology
Microscopic study of cells
Histology
Microscopic study of skin tissues
Developmental anatomy
Study of anatomical and physiological development throughout life
Embryology
Study of developments before birth/in the womb
Complementarity of structure and function
Principle that states function always reflects structure, what a structure can do depends on its specific form