Ch 1 Flashcards
The study of the structure of the body
Anatomy
The study of the function of the body
Physiology
Branch of anatomy
Developmental biology, embryology, cell biology, histology, gross anatomy, systematic anatomy, regional autonomy, surface (topographical) anatomy, imaging anatomy, clinical anatomy, pathological anatomy
Branch of physiology
Molecular physiology, neurophysiology, endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology, immunology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, exercise physiology, pathophysiology
The growth and development of an individual from fertilization to death
Developmental biology
The first eight weeks of growth in the development, after fertilization of the human egg; the earliest stage of developmental biology
Embryology
Cellular structure and functions
Cell biology
Microscopic structure of tissues
Histology
Structures that can be examined without a microscope
Gross anatomy
Structure of specific systems of the body, such as nervous or respiratory system
Systematic anatomy
Specific regions of the body, such as head or chest
Regional anatomy
Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation
Surface anatomy
The application of anatomy to the practice of medicine, dentistry, and other health related sciences, for example, to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Clinical anatomy
Structural changes (gross to microscopic) associated with disease
Pathological anatomy
