AN120: Lesson 1

Question 1

Anatomy in Greek is

Answer 1

to cut in

Question 2

Anatomy in latin is…

Answer 2

dissection

Question 3

Scientific definition of anatomy is:

Answer 3

study of
- structure
- function
- relationship

of ferent parts of the body to each other

Question 4

2 Types of anatomy:

Answer 4

1. Macroscopic anatomy (Gross)
2. Microscopic anatomy (histology)

Question 5

What is special about anatomy?

Answer 5

Forms the basis for the practice of medicine in all specialities!

Question 6

Fun facts about anatomy’s history include:

Answer 6

• most ancient science in prehistoric times
• first human dissection at Alexandria
• middle ages arab physicians preserved knowledge: ibn sina, al biruni, al razi
• anatomical act british parliament 1828 legalising dissection
• formaline preserves