anatomy defined Flashcards
anatomy
study of structure
physiology
study of function
anatomy and physiology are
interrelated
anatomist
someone who might identify blood vessels
physiologist
someone who might describe how blood vessels distribute blood flow
microscopic anatomy
structures that cannot be seen with the naked eye
gross anatomy
structures that can be seen with the naked eye
comparative anatomy
compares structures among different species
developmental anatomy
looks at changes over time
embryology
looks at changes from conception to birth
regional anatomy
looks at all structures in a specific region
surface anatomy
looks at structures that can be seen without dissection
systemic anatomy
covers body structures system by system