Branches of anatomy and physiology

Question 1

Systemic Physiology

Answer 1

Studies all of the structures within a particular region of the body e.g. the leg.

Question 2

Systemic Anatomy

Answer 2

Studies the body 1 system at a time e.g. the cardiovascular system.

Question 3

Surface Anatomy

Answer 3

is the study of structures as they relate to the overlying skin surface e.g. when the location of a blood vessels is being determined in order to take blood or record a pulse.

Question 4

Microscopic Anatomy

Answer 4

Studies structures too small to be seen without a microscope.
This includes:
Cytology – the study of cells
Histology – the study of tissues

Question 5

Developmental Anatomy

Answer 5

Studies how structures develop over a period of time.
It includes:
Embryology –specifically concerns developmental changes that occur before birth.

Question 6

Systemic Physiology

Answer 6

Is further subdivided into each of the body systems e.g. renal physiology studies kidney function and urine production.

Question 7

Cellular Physiology

Answer 7

Focuses on how individual types of cells function; this requires understanding of chemical reactions that occur within cells and organelles.