Chapter 1.2 Definition of Anatomy

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Anatomy is

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The study of structure

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The word anatomy is derived from Greek and means

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To cut apart

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Anatomists which are scientists who study anatomy, examine

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The relationships among parts of the body as well as the structure of individual organs

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Physiology is the

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Scientific discipline that studies the function of body structures

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The discipline of anatomy is a broad field that can be divided into two general categories which are?

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Microscopic anatomy and Gross Anatomy

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Microscopic Anatomy examines

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Structures that cannot be observed by the unaided eye

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The microscope has evolved from the

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Primitive form first developed in the seventeenth century to a modern microscope

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Specialized subdivisions of microscopic anatomy are defined by

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The dimensional range of the material being examined

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What are some examples of microscopic anatomy

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1. ) Cytology: Cellular anatomy, is the study of single body cells and their internal structures
2. ) Histology: Is the study of tissues. It takes a wider approach to microscopic anatomy by examining how groups of specialized cells and their products function for a common purpose

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Gross Anatomy is

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Also called macroscopic anatomy which investigates the structure and relationships of large body parts that are visible to the unaided eye, such as the intestines, stomach, brain, heart, and kidneys

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In macroscopic investigations, preserved specimens or their parts are often

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Cut open (dissected) for examination

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Name the several approaches to gross anatomy

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1) Comparative anatomy
2) Developmental anatomy
3) Embryology
4) Regional anatomy
5) Surface anatomy
6) Systemic anatomy

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Name the several specialized branches of anatomy that focus on the diagnosis of medical conditions or the advancement of basic scientific research

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1) Pathologic anatomy
2) Radiographic anatomy
3) Surgical anatomy

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Comparative anatomy examines

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The similarities and differences in the anatomy of species

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Developmental anatomy investigates

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The changes in structure within an individual from conception through maturity

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Embryology is

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Concerned specifically with developmental changes occurring prior to birth

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Regional anatomy examines

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All the structures in a particular region of the body as one complete unit

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Give an example of regional anatomy

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The skin, connective tissue and fat, bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the neck

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Surface anatomy examines

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Both superficial anatomic markings and internal body structures as they relate to the skin covering them

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Who uses surface anatomy

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Health care providers use surface features to identify and locate specific bony processes as joints as well as to obtain a pulse or a blood sample from a patient

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Systemic anatomy studies

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The gross anatomy of each system in the body

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Give an example of systemic anatomy

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Studying the urinary system would involve examining the kidneys, where urine is formed, along with the organs of urine transport (ureters and urethra) and storage (urinary bladder)

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What are the several specialized branches of anatomy that focus on the diagnosis of medical conditions or the advancement of basic scientific research?

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1) Pathologic anatomy
2) Radiographic anatomy
3) Surgical anatomy

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Describe Pathologic anatomy

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It examines all anatomic changes resulting from disease

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Describe Radiographic anatomy

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It studies the relationships among internal structures that may be visualized by specific scanning procedures, such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or x-ray

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Describe Surgical anatomy

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It investigates the anatomic landmarks used before and after surgery

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Give an example of surgical anatomy

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Prior to back surgery, the location of the L4 vertebra is precisely identified by drawing an imaginary line between the hip bones. The intersection of this line with the vertebral column shows the location of L4

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Anatomic studies are ongoing, and the success of the discipline depends upon the

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Precise observation, thorough description, and correct use of terminology