Introduction Flashcards
science of body structures and relationships
anatomy
modern anatomy started in the renaissance period with Flemish scientist _______
Andreas Vesalius
cutting apart of body structures to study their relationships
dissection
branch of anatomy for first 8 weeks of development
embryology
branch of anatomy from fertilization to death
developmental biology
branch of anatomy for cellular structure
cell biology
branch of anatomy for microscopic structure of tissues
histology
branch of anatomy that does not require microscope
gross anatomh
branch of anatomy for a specific system
systemic anatomy
branch of anatomy for a specific region
regional anatomh
branch of anatomy which makes use of surface markings ( visualization or palpation)
surface anatomy
branch of anatomy which makes use of x-rays, MRIs and CT scans
imaging anatomy
branch of anatomy dealing with changes associated with disease
pathological anatomy
branch of anatomy that deals with structures too small for the naked eye
microscopic anatomy
branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life
physiology
branch of physiology that deals with functions of individual molecules i.e. protein, DNA
molecular physiology
branch of physiology that deals with functions of individual nerve cells
neurophysiology
branch of physiology that deals with functions of hormones, chemical regulators
endocrinology
branch of physiology that deals with functions of heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular physiology
branch of physiology that deals with functions of the body’s defense
immunology
branch of physiology that deals with functions of air passageways and lungs
respiratory physiology
branch of physiology that deals with functions of the kidneys
renal physiology
branch of physiology that deals with functional changes due to muscular activity
exercise physiology
branch of physiology that deals with functional changes due to aging and disease
pathophysiology
