Branches of Anatomy

Question 1

Developmental Biology

Answer 1

The complete developmental history of an individual from fertilization to death.

Question 2

Cell Biology

Answer 2

Cellular structure and function.

Question 3

Histology

Answer 3

Microscopic structure of tissues.

Question 4

Sectional Anatomy

Answer 4

Internal structure and relationships of the body through the use of sections.

Question 5

Gross Anatomy

Answer 5

Structures that can be examined without using a microscope.

Question 6

Systemic Anatomy

Answer 6

Structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory systems.

Question 7

Regional Anatomy

Answer 7

Specific regions of the body such as the head or chest.

Question 8

Surface Anatomy

Answer 8

Surface markings of the body to understand the relationships of deep or internal anatomy through visualization and palpation (gentle touch).

Question 9

Imaging Anatomy

Answer 9

Body structures that can be visualized with x-rays, CT scans, MRI, and so on.

Question 10

Pathological Anatomy

Answer 10

Structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease.

Question 11

Embryology

Answer 11

In humans, the first 8 weeks of development after fertilization of the egg.