Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
The study of the form of living things
Anatomy
Science of macroscopic anatomy; studying large body structure visible with the naked eye.
Gross Anatomy
the study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface.
Surface Anatomy
Considers the regions of the body such as head ad the extremities and all the systems in the particular region.
Regional Anatomy
Gives attention to all the structures of a particular system in the body regardless of location.
Systemic Anatomy
Concerned with structures too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Microscopic Anatomy
Study of cells, their components, and their functions.
Cytology
Study of tissues and their functions.
Histology
The study of the function of the parts that make up living things.
Phsiology